12 Questions
What is the term used to describe the software that a user operates to control their device?
Application software
What do programmers create to operate devices?
Software
What is an algorithm in programming?
A step-by-step procedure to achieve a task
What do programmers code in a programming language?
Instructions
What consists of one or more programs?
Application software
What do application programmers study and create when required?
Algorithms and libraries
What is the primary function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) in a modern computer?
To execute program instructions serially
What is the main characteristic of a stored-program computer?
Instructions and data are stored alongside one another
What type of memory is volatile and loses its contents when the power is turned off?
RAM (Random-Access Memory)
What is the role of the Decode unit in the CPU?
To extract and decode incoming instructions
What is the purpose of the clock in a modern computer?
To control the rate at which instructions are executed
What is the function of the ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit) in the CPU?
To perform comparisons and integer calculations
Learn about the different types of computers, their operations, and the role of software and programmers in making them functional. Understand how application software enables users to operate their devices.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
