Intro to Python Project Stem Unit 1 Vocab Test

What is the role of a compiler in computer science?

• A component that carries out a program's instructions.

• A program that translates written code into machine language.

• A device that stores data temporarily.

• A command that displays text and numbers on the screen.

Which of the following is considered hardware?

• An electronic device consisting of hardware and software.

• Programs that run on hardware.

• The physical machine; any part of a computer that you can touch.

• Instructions that a computer follows, written in code.

What is the function of the CPU in a computer?

• It translates strings into integers.

• It allows users to write, run, and debug programs.

• It carries out a program's instructions.

• It stores letters, numbers, and words.

What is the purpose of the 'print()' command in Python?

• To handle values as strings.

• To store information temporarily.

• To display text and numbers on the screen.

• To translate written code into machine language.

What is an Integrated Development Environment (IDE)?

• A program that translates code into machine language.

• A programming environment that allows writing, running, and debugging programs.

• A command that displays text and numbers on the screen.

• A component that carries out a program's instructions.

What is the difference between analog and digital data?

• Analog data is stored in binary, while digital data is stored in decimal.

• Analog data is temporary, while digital data is permanent.

• Analog data is measured continuously, while digital data is measured discretely.

• Analog data is used for calculations, while digital data is not.