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Brief Java Early Objects, 9e Cay Horstmann

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• Which statement best describes a computer program?
• A program is a sequence of comments.
• A program can decide what task it is to perform.
• A program is a sequence of instructions and decisions that the computer carries out.
• A program can only perform one simple task.

Section Ref Section 1.1 Computer Programs diff 1 Title Which statement best describes a computer program?type mc section 1.1 Computer Programs id testbank-bj-6-ch01-1

• Which statement regarding computer programs is correct?
• Computer programs can decide what task to perform.
• Large and complex computer programs are generally written by only one programmer.
• Computer programs are composed of extremely primitive operations.
• Small computer programs are not documented.

diff 1 Title Which statement regarding computer programs is correct?type mc section 1.1 Computer Programs Section reference Section 1.1 Computer Programs id testbank-bj-6-ch01-2

• What is an example of a typical instruction in a computer program?
• Add up two numbers.
• Lay out a term paper.
• Drive a car.
• Display a fancy font.

diff 1 Title What is an example of a typical instruction in a computer program?type mc section 1.1 Computer Programs Section reference Section 1.1 Computer Programs id 2 / 4

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• What does CPU stand for?
• Computer Programming Unit
• Computer Processing Unit
• Central Processing Unit
• Central Programming Unit

Section Ref Section 1.2 The Anatomy of a Computer diff 1 Title What does CPU stand for?type mc section 1.2 The Anatomy of a Computer id testbank-bj-6-ch01-4

• Which one of the following is NOT a function of a CPU?
• Performing arithmetic operations
• Processing data and controlling programs
• Querying a database
• Fetching and storing data from storage and input devices

Section Ref Section 1.2 The Anatomy of a Computer diff 1 Title Which one of the following is NOT a function of a CPU?type mc section 1.2 The Anatomy of a Computer id testbank-bj-6-ch01-5

• Which type of storage is made from electronic circuits that can store data?
• compact disk (CD)
• hard disk
• primary storage
• secondary storage

Section Ref Section 1.2 The Anatomy of a Computer diff 1 Title Which type of storage is made from electronic circuits that can store data?type mc section 1.2 The Anatomy of a Computer 3 / 4

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• Which one of the following memory types provides storage that persists without electricity?
• primary storage

2. RAM

• memory
• secondary storage

Section Ref Section 1.2 The Anatomy of a Computer diff 1 Title Which one of the following memory types provides storage that persists without electricity?type mc section 1.2 The Anatomy of a Computer id testbank-bj-6-ch01-7

• Which one of the following memory types provides storage that is slower and less expensive?
• primary storage
• secondary storage
• peripheral device
• the transistor

Section Ref Section 1.2 The Anatomy of a Computer diff 1 Title Which one of the following memory types provides storage that is slower and less expensive?type mc section 1.2 The Anatomy of a Computer id testbank-bj-6-ch01-8

• Which type of secondary storage consists of rotating platters coated with a magnetic material?
• hard disk
• solid state drive
• compact disk (CD)
• memory

Section Ref Section 1.2 The Anatomy of a Computer diff 1 Title Which type of secondary storage consists of rotating platters coated with a magnetic material?type mc section

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