Understanding Computer Basics

What is the primary function of a computer?

To accept user input and process data to provide output

Where is processing typically done inside a computer?

Inside the CPU

What is a program in the context of a computer?

A set of organized commands acting as instructions for the computer

What are the logical steps involved in developing a program?

Identification of problem, Algorithm, Flowchart, Coding of a Program, Input Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a program or software in the context of a computer?

To manage and automate many types of difficult tasks Signup and view all the answers

Processing is done inside the ______

CPU Signup and view all the answers

Instructions can be of two types (1) Instruction given by the user (4) Instruction that is ______ in any device

pre-coded Signup and view all the answers

A program provides methodology as to what, how, when and where the input(data) is to be worked on to provide output result as per the user's ______

need Signup and view all the answers

A program or software helps in managing and automating many types of difficult ______

tasks Signup and view all the answers

STEPS TO DEVELOP A PROGRAM Identification of problem, Algorithm ,______ Coding of a Program ,Input Order/instruction Processing as per codes, Instruction Output or Actions or execution data.

Flowchart Signup and view all the answers

During the testing or compilation or interpretation, errors are ______

detected Signup and view all the answers

The programmer should test and analyze the ______ of the task

nature Signup and view all the answers

The ______ is prepared, the codes of commands or instructions are written in a programming language

blueprint Signup and view all the answers

The program is designed by drawing flowcharts and writing ______

pseudocode Signup and view all the answers

Special test data are fed as input for processing and the results are checked to confirm the correctness or the ______

accuracy Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of testing a program during development?

To ensure that the program meets the user's expectations Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial step in developing a program?

Identifying the problem Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of drawing flowcharts in program development?

To design the logical flow of the program Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of special test data in program development?

To validate the correctness of the program Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of debegging in program development?

To correct errors identified during testing or compilation Signup and view all the answers