AP CSP Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
Algorithm - Correct answer-A precise sequence of instructions for processes that
can be implemented in a programming language and executed by a computer.
Control Structure - Correct answer-one or more programming language statements
that control the flow of a computer program. Examples: If/Else structure or a loop
structure.
Computer - Correct answer-a machine that processes information under the control
of a program.
Program - Correct answer-sequence of instructions that control the computer. To
run, it must be loaded into the computer's memory where the CPU executes it one
instruction at a time.
Hardware - Correct answer-the computer's electronic and mechanical components.
Software - Correct answer-the programs that control computers
General purpose computer - Correct answer-a computer that can run many different
programs (e.g. a smartphone).
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, Special purpose computer - Correct answer-a computer that has a fixed program (
e.g. a calculator, a watch, a car's brakes)
Memory - Correct answer-physical device used to store information for use in a
computer or other digital electronic device( e.g. disk drive, flash drive)
RAM - Correct answer-Random Access Memory- also called main memory stores
the computer's programs and data temporarily while power is on.
CPU - Correct answer-Central Processing Unit is the hardware that carries out the
instructions of a computer program. It is made up of 3 main parts: the control unit
(CU), the arithmetic and register. The CU processes the program's instructions, the
ALU (arithmetic logic unit) performs the arithmetic and logic operations and the
register stores intermediate data during program execution.
Input devices - Correct answer-bring data and programs into the computer (e.g.
mouse, keyboard)
Output devices - Correct answer-transmit data to other computers to users (e.g.
printer, monitor, speaker)
Motherboard - Correct answer-houses the computer's main electronic components
Chips - Correct answer-the computer's electrical components are composed of
these very tiny integrated circuits.
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Answers
Algorithm - Correct answer-A precise sequence of instructions for processes that
can be implemented in a programming language and executed by a computer.
Control Structure - Correct answer-one or more programming language statements
that control the flow of a computer program. Examples: If/Else structure or a loop
structure.
Computer - Correct answer-a machine that processes information under the control
of a program.
Program - Correct answer-sequence of instructions that control the computer. To
run, it must be loaded into the computer's memory where the CPU executes it one
instruction at a time.
Hardware - Correct answer-the computer's electronic and mechanical components.
Software - Correct answer-the programs that control computers
General purpose computer - Correct answer-a computer that can run many different
programs (e.g. a smartphone).
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, Special purpose computer - Correct answer-a computer that has a fixed program (
e.g. a calculator, a watch, a car's brakes)
Memory - Correct answer-physical device used to store information for use in a
computer or other digital electronic device( e.g. disk drive, flash drive)
RAM - Correct answer-Random Access Memory- also called main memory stores
the computer's programs and data temporarily while power is on.
CPU - Correct answer-Central Processing Unit is the hardware that carries out the
instructions of a computer program. It is made up of 3 main parts: the control unit
(CU), the arithmetic and register. The CU processes the program's instructions, the
ALU (arithmetic logic unit) performs the arithmetic and logic operations and the
register stores intermediate data during program execution.
Input devices - Correct answer-bring data and programs into the computer (e.g.
mouse, keyboard)
Output devices - Correct answer-transmit data to other computers to users (e.g.
printer, monitor, speaker)
Motherboard - Correct answer-houses the computer's main electronic components
Chips - Correct answer-the computer's electrical components are composed of
these very tiny integrated circuits.
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