Python Final Exam questions and
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A(n) __________ program translates a high-level language program into a separate machine language
program.
translator
assembler
compiler
utility - correct answer ✔✔compiler
The rules that must be followed when writing a program are called __________.
operators
punctuation
syntax
key words - correct answer ✔✔syntax
The __________ translates an assembly language program to a machine language program.
assembler
translator
compiler
interpreter - correct answer ✔✔assembler
Computers can only execute programs that are written in __________.
assembly language
,Java
Python
machine language - correct answer ✔✔machine language
In the __________ numbering system, all numeric values are written as sequences of 0s and 1s.
octal
hexadecimal
decimal
binary - correct answer ✔✔binary
A byte is made up of __________ bits.
2
8
16
4 - correct answer ✔✔8
A byte is enough memory to store a(n) __________ value.
character
exponential
integer
floating point - correct answer ✔✔character
A type of memory that can hold data for long periods of time, even when there is no power to the
computer, is called __________.
RAM
, CPU registers
secondary storage
main memory - correct answer ✔✔secondary storage
This is a volatile type of memory that is used only for temporary storage while a program is running.
secondary storage
RAM
the USB drive
the disk drive - correct answer ✔✔RAM
The part of a computer that runs programs is called __________.
CPU
secondary storage
RAM
main memory - correct answer ✔✔CPU
Which command is used to print the path to the current working directory?
path
chmod
cat
pwd - correct answer ✔✔pwd
What does mv my_file.py my_file2.py do?
renames my_file2.py to my_file.py
renames my_file.py to my_file2.py
answers rated A+ (29)
A(n) __________ program translates a high-level language program into a separate machine language
program.
translator
assembler
compiler
utility - correct answer ✔✔compiler
The rules that must be followed when writing a program are called __________.
operators
punctuation
syntax
key words - correct answer ✔✔syntax
The __________ translates an assembly language program to a machine language program.
assembler
translator
compiler
interpreter - correct answer ✔✔assembler
Computers can only execute programs that are written in __________.
assembly language
,Java
Python
machine language - correct answer ✔✔machine language
In the __________ numbering system, all numeric values are written as sequences of 0s and 1s.
octal
hexadecimal
decimal
binary - correct answer ✔✔binary
A byte is made up of __________ bits.
2
8
16
4 - correct answer ✔✔8
A byte is enough memory to store a(n) __________ value.
character
exponential
integer
floating point - correct answer ✔✔character
A type of memory that can hold data for long periods of time, even when there is no power to the
computer, is called __________.
RAM
, CPU registers
secondary storage
main memory - correct answer ✔✔secondary storage
This is a volatile type of memory that is used only for temporary storage while a program is running.
secondary storage
RAM
the USB drive
the disk drive - correct answer ✔✔RAM
The part of a computer that runs programs is called __________.
CPU
secondary storage
RAM
main memory - correct answer ✔✔CPU
Which command is used to print the path to the current working directory?
path
chmod
cat
pwd - correct answer ✔✔pwd
What does mv my_file.py my_file2.py do?
renames my_file2.py to my_file.py
renames my_file.py to my_file2.py
