Chapter 1 Introduction to Computer Programming

Front

Which of the following is not basic hardware for a computer? input, output, processor

Back

code

Front

What is the brain of the computer?

Back

central processing unit

Front

A(n) __________ is a set of rules used to predict reality.

Back

computer model

Front

Which number system is used by computers?

Back

binary

Front

Which of the following careers is primarily involved in writing software? programmer, security analyst, software developer, electrical engineer

Back

programmer

Front

How long has computer science been around?

Back

less than 100 years

Front

ASCII stands for __________.

Back

American Standard Code for Information Interchange

Front

__________ is the software in a computer.

Back

Code

Front

In the #.# naming system for software versions, what does the first number represent?

Back

major changes have been made

Front

What is parallel processing?

Back

Multiple CPUs work separate tasks at the same time.