Computer Basics Quiz - Chapter 1

<p>8 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>255 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As a sequence of binary digits (0s and 1s) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide a common language for computers to understand (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They provide permanent data storage. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Touchscreen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>SSD (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Allows more programs to run simultaneously (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Volatile memory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To enable online data saving and access from any device (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Microphone (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To serve as a backup and extra storage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A sequence of characters used in a program (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>age = 5 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It displays output on the screen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are ignored by the Python interpreter (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It cannot be a Python keyword (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Must be enclosed in quotes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The program will raise a syntax error (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Any type of value or variable (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Design the program (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Providing a framework for programming logic without syntax rules (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rectangle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Data passed to a function when called (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To organize code and reduce redundancy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Code review (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Diagrams with symbols and arrows (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Makes the task easier to manage and implement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is difficult for humans to read and understand. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is responsible for fetching, decoding, and executing instructions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Assembly language uses short mnemonics, making it easier for programmers. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Unicode supports characters from multiple languages, scripts, and symbols. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Predefined words that have special meaning in the programming language. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To translate assembly language to machine language. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They allow for the simple creation of complex and powerful programs. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Compile (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It performs calculations and logical comparisons. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Software provides instructions to the hardware to perform tasks. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Operating System (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide temporary storage for data and instructions that the CPU needs while working. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>RAM is volatile, while ROM is non-volatile. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Providing long-term storage for files and applications. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They require less power and are more compact. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Creating and testing software programs that instruct the computer. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A device that can be programmed to perform tasks.

A set of instructions that a computer follows to perform a task.

A person who designs, creates, and tests computer programs.

The brain of the computer that runs programs and processes data.

Part of the CPU that performs calculations and logical comparisons.

Temporary storage for data and instructions needed by the CPU.

Volatile memory that stores data while the computer is on.

Permanent memory that contains instructions for booting the computer.

Intangible instructions that tell a computer what to do.

Software that manages computer hardware and resources, like operating systems.

Designed for specific tasks to make computer use easier for end-users.

Basic unit of measuring computer storage capacity, storing a letter or small number.

A single binary digit (0 or 1) that represents two values.

The fundamental system for storing data, using 0s and 1s.

A standard for encoding characters into binary numbers.

Characters are converted to numeric code and stored as binary.

Memory that retains data even when power is off.

Memory that stores data permanently, even when powered down.

A magnetic storage device used for large capacity storage.

A faster and more reliable storage device with no moving parts.

Online services that save data over the internet.

Hardware that allows users to enter data into a computer.

Device that converts physical documents into digital formats.

A coding scheme that supports many languages and symbols.

The CPU reads the next instruction from memory.

The CPU interprets the fetched instruction.

The CPU performs the decoded operation.

Raw binary code, difficult for humans to understand.

A low-level language using mnemonics for instructions.

A programming language that is human-readable and abstracts CPU details.

The series of steps involved in creating a program: design, code, correct syntax, test, correct logic.

A set of well-defined logical steps to perform a task.

An informal way of writing code without syntax rules; focuses on program design.

A diagram that visually represents the steps in a program using symbols.

The three-step process of receiving data, processing it, and producing results.

Pre-written code that performs a specific task or operation.

Functions organize code, improve readability, reduce redundancy, and increase modularity.

Data passed to a function when it is called.

A command executed in a program, from top to bottom.

Displays output on the screen using specified arguments.

A sequence of characters in your code, enclosed in quotes.

Notes in code ignored by the Python interpreter for explanations.

A name representing a value stored in memory for data manipulation.

Creates a variable and assigns it a value using '='.

Set of rules governing valid names for variables in Python.

Python can show several outputs with one print call.