CSIT 216 Ch 1 - Introduction to Computers and Programming || with Complete Solutions.

1. A(n) __________ is a set of instructions that a computer follows to perform a task. a. compiler b. program c. interpreter d. programming language correct answers b. program 2. The physical devices that a computer is made of are referred to as __________. a. hardware b. software c. the operating system d. tools correct answers a. hardware 3. The part of a computer that runs programs is called __________. a. RAM b. secondary storage c. main memory e. the CPU correct answers c. main memory 4. Today, CPUs are small chips known as __________. a. ENIACs b. microprocessors c. memory chips d. operating systems correct answers b. microprocessors 5. The computer stores a program while the program is running, as well as the data that the program is working with, in __________. a. secondary storage b. the CPU c. main memory d. the microprocessor correct answers c. main memory 6. This is a volatile type of memory that is used only for temporary storage while a program is running. a. RAM b. secondary storage c. the disk drive d. the USB drive correct answers a. RAM 7. A type of memory that can hold data for long periods of time, even when there is no power to the computer, is called __________. a. RAM b. main memory