Introduction to Computer Systems
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What is the primary function of a computer?

  • To make logical decisions only
  • To store and retrieve data only
  • To control hardware devices only
  • To perform computations and make logical decisions (correct)
  • What is Firmware?

  • A low-level software that is embedded in a hardware device (correct)
  • A type of hardware device
  • A type of computer program that controls the internet
  • A type of software that runs on a computer
  • What is the term for the devices that make up a computer?

  • Software
  • Hardware (correct)
  • Firmware
  • Computer Programs
  • What is the primary input method for tablet computers?

    <p>Touch-sensitive screen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a special-purpose device that is a type of computer?

    <p>Microwave oven</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a server?

    <p>To serve up information to other computers on a network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ability of a computer to store, retrieve, and process data?

    <p>Data manipulation ability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a computer being used in everyday life?

    <p>Withdrawing cash from an ATM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main component of a computer that carries out commands?

    <p>CPU</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of expansion slots on a motherboard?

    <p>To add various types of expansion cards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary component of a computer that connects directly or indirectly to every part of the computer?

    <p>Motherboard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a tablet computer?

    <p>iPad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of modern motherboards?

    <p>They have built-in video, sound, network, and other capabilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of software includes compilers, interpreters, and preprocessors?

    <p>System Software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What services are provided by an operating system?

    <p>Processor, memory, device, I/O, and storage management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary language used for programming in the 1940s?

    <p>Machine language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a 4th generation language?

    <p>Python</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of 5th generation languages?

    <p>They have visual tools to develop a program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the one-to-one correspondence in assembly language?

    <p>Each line of assembly code produces one machine instruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Assembler in assembly language?

    <p>To translate mnemonics into machine language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between high-level language and machine language?

    <p>Machine language is only understood by computers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Compiler or Interpreter in high-level language?

    <p>To convert high-level language to low-level language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of programming in assembly language?

    <p>Slow and error-prone but more efficient in terms of hardware performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the representation of data in machine language?

    <p>Binary format, hexadecimal and octadecimal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a linker in the compilation process?

    <p>To combine object files and libraries into a single executable file</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during the relocation process in linking?

    <p>Revising code and data to reflect new addresses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of the linking process?

    <p>An executable file</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a loader in the program execution process?

    <p>To load the executable file into memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the CPU in program execution?

    <p>To execute machine language instructions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a compiler without an Integrated Development Environment (IDE)?

    <p>Windows Notepad with a command-line C compiler</p> Signup and view all the answers

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