Quiz 1: Introduction to Computers

What values can a binary digit represent?

• A binary digit can only represent the value 0.

• A binary digit can represent either the value 0 or 1.

• A binary digit can represent one of the values from 0 - 9.

• A binary digit can only represent the value 1.

What's the name of the server in the Department of Computer Science that we will connect to in CSCI-2170?

What's the host name of the server in the Department of Computer Science at MTSU?

• ranger.cs.mtsu.edu

• cs.mtsu.edu

• www.cs.mtsu.edu

• mtsu.edu

How many bits are in 3 bytes?

• 12 bits

• 24 bits

• 30 bits

• 36 bits

What's the least number of bits that you'll need to represent the current minute (0-59) in binary?

What is machine language?

• A language used by a car

• Machine language is made of 1's and 0's

• Machine language is made of 7's and 8's

• A language that only understands plain English

Which of the following is not a high-level programming language?

• C++

• Java

• Python

• Assembly

At the heart of computer is its central processing unit. The CPU's job is:

• To fetch instructions

• To carry out the operations commanded by the instructions

• To produce some outcome or resultant information

• All of these

_________ is used to translate source code instructions into the appropriate machine language instructions.

• Module

• Library routine

• Compiler

• Preprocessor directives

The program written by the programmer with high level language is called:

• Object Code

• Syntax

• Source Code

• Runtime Library