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42 Cards in this Set
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Programs that make a computer useful for everyday tasks are known as _________________________. |
Application Software |
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Which of the following is not an example of operating system software?
-Microsoft word -Linux -Microsoft Windows
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Microsoft word |
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What functions does an interpreter perform with the instructions in a high level programming language? |
Translate and executes |
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The term used for a set of rules that must be strictly followed when writing a program is ________________. |
Syntax |
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The first high level programming language designed that could perform complex mathematical calculations was ________________. |
FORTRAN |
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Which computer language uses short words known as mnemonics for writing programs? |
Assembly |
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The process known as the ____________________ cycle is used by the CPU to execute instructions in a program. |
fetch-decode-execute |
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Compared to an interpreted program, a compiled program usually ____________________. |
Executes faster |
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Which type of error produces incorrect but does not prevent the program from running? |
Logic |
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According to the book, a case structure is a __________________________ decision structure. |
Dual alternative |
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Which operator would make the following statement true: True_________False
-Or -And
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OR |
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Which operator would make the following statement false: True_________False
-Or -And
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AND |
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If the expression is false the _______ operator will return true. |
NOT |
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What type of operators are the following? < > >= <= |
Relational |
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What is the encoding technique called that is used to store negative numbers in the computer's memory? |
Twos Compliment |
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Which type of error produces incorrect results but does not prevent the program from running? |
Logic |
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What is the informal language that programmers use to create models of programs that have no syntax rules and are not meant to be compiled or executed? |
Psuedocode |
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A _________________ Structure is a set of statements that execute in order order they appear. |
Sequence |
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The program development cycle is made up of ___________ steps that are repeated until no errors can be found in the program. |
Five |
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What is used to represent an assignment statement in a flowchart? |
Processing symbol |
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Which mathematical operator is used to raise something to the second power? |
^ |
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The value of the expression 12-4*3/2+9 is ______. |
15 |
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Which of the following is not a variable data type?
-Integers -Number -Strings |
Number |
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A value that cannot be changed during the programs execution is called a _____________________________. |
Named constant |
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Which of the following is not a benefit of using modules?
-Simpler code -Faster development -Code reuse -User friendly |
User friendly |
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What is the term used for the memory address of the location of the statement immediately after the module call? |
Return Point |
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In a flowchart, the module call is represented by a ________________ symbol with vertical bars at each side. |
Rectangle |
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What tool would a programmer use to visualize the relationship between modules? |
Hierarchy Charts |
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What is the term used for the variable that receives an argument that passed into a module? |
Parameter |
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Passing an argument by ___________ means that only a copy of the arguments value is passed into the parameter variable. |
Value |
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A pass by ____________________ argument means that the argument is passed into a parameter that will reference the content of the argument in the module. |
Reference |
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Which structure is a logical design that controls the order in which a set of set of statements executes? |
Control |
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Consider the following statement. A store is giving a discount of 30% of all purchases over $100. Which of the following is not an appropriate structure to use to program the statement? - Control - Sequence - Decision |
Sequence |
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The _______ symbol indicates that some condition must be tested in a flowchart. |
Diamond |
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What type of operator can be used to determine whether a specific relationship exists between two values? |
Relational |
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Which operator is used to determine that the operands are not exactly of the same value? |
!= |
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In a flowchart ______________ is used to denote a terminal point. |
An oval |
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In a flowchart _______________ is used to denote a process. |
Rectangle |
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In a flowchart _______________ is used to denote input and output? |
A parallelogram |
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A storage location in memory that is represented by a name is called _________________? |
A variable |
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Which of the following is not a valid variable name in the most computer languages? - Number1 - 2Numbers - No1Number - AbC123 |
2Numbers |
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A logical variable is ______________________________. |
Variable that is declared inside a module |