Computer Science Flashcard

Front

According to the von Neumann model, __________ are stored in memory.

Back

Data and programs

Front

What generation introduced high-level programming languages?

Back

Third generation

Front

In the fetch phase, the control unit orders the system to copy the next instruction into the __________ in the CPU.

Back

Instruction register

Front

A __________ is a storage device that can undergo multiple writes and erasures.

Back

CD-RW

Front

What is the name of the display feature that highlights areas of the screen which require operator attention?

Back

Reverse video

Front

What is the taxonomy of computer organization? Options: SIMD - Single Instruction-stream, Multiple Data-stream, MISD - Multiple Instruction-stream, Single Data-stream, MIMD - Multiple Instruction-stream, Multiple Data-stream, All of the others

Back

All of the others

Front

Which is a unit representing the number of bits of discrete data?

Back

Byte

Front

Binary numbers need more places for counting because:

Back

Binary base is small

Front

Convert the fraction decimal number 0.625 to binary:

Back

0.101

Front

A group of bits in the binary system are represented as one digit in the octal system. How many bits?

Back

3