Python Test 1 Practice-Questions and Answers Graded A+

Python Test 1 Practice-Questions and Answers Graded A+ A(n) __________ is a set of instructions that a computer follows to perform a task. 1. compiler 2. program 3. interpreter 4. programming language - ANSWER-program The physical devices that a computer is made of are referred to as . 1. hardware 2. software 3. the operating system 4. tools - ANSWER-hardware The part of a computer that runs programs is called . 1. RAM 2. secondary storage 3. main memory 4. the CPU - ANSWER-the CPU Today, CPUs are small chips known as __________. a. ENIACs b. microprocessors c. memory chips d. operating systems - ANSWER-microprocessors 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 - ANSWER-main memory This is a volatile type of memory that is used only for temporary storage while a program is running. 1. RAM 2. secondary storage 3. the disk drive 4. the USB drive - ANSWER-RAM