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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the only thing that computers understand?Machine CodeLow Level LanguagesHigh Level LanguagesAlgorithms
- 2. Multiple ChoiceBefore a computer can understand a program it must be...Translated into its machine code.Translated into a high level language.Translated into a low level language.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceA list of instructions that enable a computer to perform a specific task is a...Computer ProgramAlgorithmMachine CodeBinary Code
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhen writing a computer programmers most program use...A High Level LanguageA Low Level LanguageA Machine CodeAn Algorithm
- 5. Multiple ChoiceA language that requires no knowledge of the hardware or the instruction set of the computer is called...A High Level LanguageA Low Level LanguageMachine CodeAn Algorithm
- 6. Multiple ChoiceA language that is close to human language and which is easy to write, debug and maintain is known as...A High Level LanguageA Low Level LanguageAn AlgorithmMachine Code
- 7. Multiple ChoiceResolving errors in a program is known as...DebuggingRefixingError CheckingProblem Solving
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is not a high level programming language?AssemblyC++JavaPython
- 9. Multiple ChoiceLanguages that relate to the architecture and hardware of a specific computer are known as...High Level LanguagesLow Level LanguagesSimplex LanguagesComplex Languages
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe two categories of low level language are...Machine Code & AssemblyMachine Code & AlgorithmsAssembly & AlgorithmsAlgorithms & Binary
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is not an advantage of using a low level language?Makes more efficient use of primary memory.Tailor a program to a specific piece of hardware.To perform a task very quickly.To enable the program to be run on multiple platforms.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the name for the software used to convert an assembly language program into machine code?AssemblerInterpreterCompilerTranslator
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following command would not be found in an assembly language?LOADSTOREADDSORT
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThe 3 main types of translators are...Assemblers, Compilers & InterpretersAssemblers, Compilers & ConvertersAssemblers, Scripters & InterpretersConverters, Scripters & Interpreters
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich type of translator creates an executable file of machine code from a program written in a high level language?CompilerAssemblerInterpreterExecutor
- 16. Multiple ChoiceSoftware that translates and executes a high level language program one line at a time is known as a?CompilerInterpreterAssemblerExecutor
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a high-level programming language that was developed in the mid-1970s. It is now used to write applications for nearly every available platform.ScratchBark-BarktynkerC++
- 18. Multiple Choice
What does binary code mean?a coding system using the binary digits 0 and 1.a coding system using the binary digits 1-101000100100code.org - 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat is an open source, high-level programming language designed to be easy to read and simple to implement.SumatraJavablocksLatin
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the smallest unit of measurement used to quantify computer data.a bridlea bitmarblea tablespoon
- 21. Multiple ChoiceAssembly language is...A small business meetinga high level language like JavaUsed for manufacturing automobilesa low level machine language
- 22. Multiple ChoiceJava, Python, PHP, and C++ are examples oflow level languagesmedium level languagesGraphic arts languageshigh level languages
- 23. Multiple ChoiceJavaScript is the same language as Java.YesNo
- 24. Multiple ChoiceOne kilobyte is equal to approximately ________ memory locations.1,00010,000100,0001,000,000
- 25. Multiple ChoiceAn error in a program that prevents the program from running as expected.Error reportBugMistakeAlgorithm
- 26. Multiple ChoiceFinding and fixing errors in programsTech supportDecomposeDebuggingFixing
- 27. Multiple ChoiceTo focus on the logic and make refinements to a program before translating it into a programming language, a programmer often creates an outline of the program’s algorithm. What is the term for this type of outline?PseudocodeSketchCompilerInterpreter
- 28. Multiple ChoiceHow many bits make up one letter in binary code?46810
- 29. Multiple ChoiceBinary uses how many digit(s)?12810
- 30. Multiple ChoiceBinary numbers are usually expressed in groups of _____ bit(s).12810
- 31. Multiple ChoiceJava, Python, PHP, and C++ are examples oflow level languagesmedium level languagesGraphic arts languageshigh level languages
- 32. Multiple ChoiceAssembly language is...A small business meetinga high level language like JavaUsed for manufacturing automobilesa low level machine language
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWhat is open source?Open source is a reference book.Open source means that you have to pay for a video game's cheat sheet.Software that is created forfree use by everyone
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWhat is programming?Creating a calendar of events.Writing instructions for a digital toolA list of activities like clubs and special events at a school.
- 35. Multiple ChoicePython is a clear and powerful _________-oriented programming language.softwareobjectsnakesource
- 36. Multiple ChoiceProgramming languages give computers instructionsTrueFalse
- 37. Multiple ChoiceWhy is binary code used?it makes it harder to hack intoit makes computers run fasterit was the first code ever inventedbecause why not
- 38. Multiple ChoiceWhich generation of computer is this ?First generationThird generationFourth generationSecond generation
- 39. Multiple ChoiceSoftware licensing that allows for modifications in all cases is called ______________freewaresharewareopen sourceclosed source
- 40. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following programming language types was created first?ProceduralMachineObject orientedAssembler
- 41. Multiple ChoiceSoftware that is restricted on its use or modification.FreewareSharewareOpen sourceClosed source
- 42. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following lists the evolution of programming languages in the correct order?Procedural, non-procedural, object oriented, machine, assemblermachine, assembler, procedural, non-procedural, object orientedmachine, procedural, assembler, non-procedural, object orientedmachine, assembler, object oriented, procedural, non-procedural
- 43. Multiple ChoiceThe software that is available but has limitations.FreewareSharewareOpen sourceClosed source
- 44. Multiple ChoiceAn example of a utility software.LinuxDefragmenterExcelWindows
- 45. Multiple ChoiceWhich generation of computer languages includes the SQL (Database Search)?FirstSecondThirdFourth
- 46. Multiple ChoiceWhich generation of languages started in the 1950s?FirstSecondThirdFourth
- 47. Multiple ChoiceWhich generation of computer languages used the LOAD, ADD and STORE codes,FirstSecondThirdFourth
- 48. Multiple ChoiceThe letter E in binary is?01000001010000100101010101000101
- 49. Multiple ChoiceWhich utility program frees up space on the disk by reorganising it?Anti-virusFirewallDefragmentationSystem clean up
- 50. Multiple ChoiceWhich utility software can protect our personal information or identity?Anti-virusSpyware protectionFirewallDefragmentation
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