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)?

Data processing Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a computer is responsible for permanent storage?

Hard drive Signup and view all the answers

What are the common output devices of a computer?

LCD screen and printer Signup and view all the answers

What is a programming language?

A set of notations, rules, and keywords used to implement programs Signup and view all the answers

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

Applications Signup and view all the answers

How are data and instructions stored?

Encoded as a series of bits Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a program counter?

To point to the next instruction to be fetched and executed Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the CPU in program execution?

Control Unit Signup and view all the answers

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

Machine friendly, fast, and memory eff. Signup and view all the answers

What does the static semantics of a programming language define?

Which strings of characters and symbols are well formed Signup and view all the answers

What is the primitive language built into every computer processor?

Machine language Signup and view all the answers

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

Operating Systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of Assembly languages?

Use cryptic instructions Signup and view all the answers

Unit 1: Introduction to Computer Programming Languages SAIT © 2022

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