Programming Logic and Design: Chapter 1 Introduction Quiz
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What is the function of the CPU in a computer system?

  • It stores the program that is running as well as the data.
  • It runs the programs and performs the tasks that the program tells it to do. (correct)
  • It refers to the physical devices that a computer is made of.
  • It erases the RAM when the computer is turned off.

    • Which type of memory is considered the computer's work area?

  • Secondary storage
  • Main memory (correct)
  • Read-Only Memory (ROM)
  • Random-Access Memory (RAM)

    • What are computer programs referred to?

  • The programs that run on a computer. (correct)
  • The physical devices that a computer is made of.
  • The central processing unit of a computer.
  • The volatile type of memory used for temporary storage.

    • What was the ENIAC computer designed to calculate?

    <p>Artillery ballistic tables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is often referred to as the processor in a computer system?

    <p>Central Processing Unit (CPU)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a program in the context of computers?

    <p>To provide instructions for the computer to perform a task</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a device that can function as a computer?

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

    In which settings do people commonly use computers according to the text?

    <p>Work for analyzing data and controlling machines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which individuals are responsible for creating computer software according to the text?

    <p>Programmers or Software Developers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common term used to refer to a set of computer instructions?

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

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