Computer Basics (1)

Computer Basics (1)

This is a pre-test to determine what students know about computer basics prior to learning about applications that will be used in the computer class.

published on October 24, 2013
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A series of instructions that the hardware executes one after another.

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fetch-decode-execute

Compiles code one line at a time an runs that line after it is compiled.
Converts Java code into byte code that is run by the Java Virtual Machine
A cycle, where an instruction is fetched from the main memory and put into instruction register. The program program counter increases to get ready for the n...
An error that occurs during program execution, and causes the program to terminate abnormally or "crash"
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What is digital?

There are four levels of programming language: machine language, assembly language, high-level languages, and fourth-generation languages.
Information broken into segments
Series of 1's and 0's
Allows the user to interact with the machine (i.e. to click on an icon, or delete a file)
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The source isn't the program's original code

True
False
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What is a gigabyte?

1024 megabytes
1024 bytes
1024 kilobytes
8 Bits
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Constant stream of unbroken information

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CPU stands for Central Processing Unit

True
False
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What is a LAN?

Local Architecture Network
Local Apple Network
Local Access Network
Latam Airlines Group
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What are reserved words?

Define what will happen when a statement is executed
Series of 1's and 0's
Used to separate the words and symbols used in a program, consists of blanks, tabs, and newline characters
Identifiers that have a special meaning in a programming language that can only be used in predefined ways
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A single binary digit, 0 or 1

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How many levels of programming language are there?

2
3
4
5
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What defines what will happen when a statement is executed?

Compiler
Interpreter
Semantics
Syntax
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What is hardware?

Instructions that computers read and execute; programs
Physical components of the computer
Stores programs and data being used, usually volatile
8 Bits
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What is a sampling rate?

Number of digital measurements per second
Constant stream of unbroke information
A series of instructions that the hardware executes one after another.
Number system with 10 digits (0 to 9)
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Main software of a computer

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An error that occurs during program execution, and causes the program to terminate abnormally or "crash" is called a

Run-time Error
Psuedocode
Compile-time error
Logical error
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RAM stands for Readily Accessible Memory

True
False
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Allows the user to interact with the machine (i.e. to click on an icon, or delete a file)

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Identifiers are various words used when writing programs

True
False
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A white space is a break in computer coding

True
False