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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of a computer is responsible for permanent storage?

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

    What are the common output devices of a computer?

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

    What is a programming language?

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

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

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

    How are data and instructions stored?

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

    What is the role of the CPU in program execution?

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

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

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

    What is the primitive language built into every computer processor?

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

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

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

    What is the main characteristic of Assembly languages?

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

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