Unit 1: Introduction to Computer Programming Languages SAIT © 2022
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Which component of a computer is responsible for performing arithmetic and logical calculations?

  • CPU (correct)
  • SSD
  • RAM
  • Hard drive

What is the function of input units like a keyboard and mouse in a computer?

  • Data input (correct)
  • Data storage
  • Data retrieval
  • Data processing

Which component of a computer is considered as temporary storage?

  • SSD
  • Hard drive
  • CPU
  • RAM (correct)

What is the main function of the computer's processor (CPU)?

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

Which component of a computer is responsible for permanent storage?

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

What are the common output devices of a computer?

<p>LCD screen and printer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a programming language?

<p>A set of notations, rules, and keywords used to implement programs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of software helps users in their life and working environment?

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

How are data and instructions stored?

<p>Encoded as a series of bits (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a program counter?

<p>To point to the next instruction to be fetched and executed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the CPU in program execution?

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

What is the main characteristic of low-level programming languages?

<p>Machine friendly, fast, and memory eff. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the static semantics of a programming language define?

<p>Which strings of characters and symbols are well formed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primitive language built into every computer processor?

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

Which type of software acts as a hardware manager for the computer?

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

What is the main characteristic of Assembly languages?

<p>Use cryptic instructions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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