CMPSC 101 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS!!
Computer - ANSWERA programmable electronic device that can store, retrieve and
process data
Secondary Storage Devices - ANSWERcan hold data for long periods of time
Volatile Memory - ANSWERTemporary storage: information is lost when power is
turned off (RAM)
Non-volatile Memory - ANSWERPermanent Storage: information can hold data for
long periods of time; even if it powers off (secondary memory)
Which is faster? Volatile or non-volatile memory? - ANSWERvolatile
Application software - ANSWERprograms that make application useful for everyday
tasks
Program - ANSWERset of instructions that a computer follows to perform a task.
commonly referred to as Software
Programmer - ANSWERA person who can design, create, and test computer
programs. Also known as a software developer
Hardware - ANSWERThe physical devices that make up a computer
Typical major components of a computer - ANSWERcentral processing unit (CPU),
main memory (RAM), secondary storage devices, input/output devices, clock
Input - ANSWERdata the computer collects from people and other devices
Output - ANSWERdata produced by the computer for other people or devices
Central Processing Unit (CPU) - ANSWERthe part of the computer that actually runs
programs
Microprocessors - ANSWERCPUs located on small chips
Main Memory (RAM) - ANSWERwhere computer stores a program while program is
running, and date used by the program
System software - ANSWERprograms that control and manage basic operations of a
computer
Operating system - ANSWERcontrols operations of hardware components
CORRECT SOLUTIONS!!
Computer - ANSWERA programmable electronic device that can store, retrieve and
process data
Secondary Storage Devices - ANSWERcan hold data for long periods of time
Volatile Memory - ANSWERTemporary storage: information is lost when power is
turned off (RAM)
Non-volatile Memory - ANSWERPermanent Storage: information can hold data for
long periods of time; even if it powers off (secondary memory)
Which is faster? Volatile or non-volatile memory? - ANSWERvolatile
Application software - ANSWERprograms that make application useful for everyday
tasks
Program - ANSWERset of instructions that a computer follows to perform a task.
commonly referred to as Software
Programmer - ANSWERA person who can design, create, and test computer
programs. Also known as a software developer
Hardware - ANSWERThe physical devices that make up a computer
Typical major components of a computer - ANSWERcentral processing unit (CPU),
main memory (RAM), secondary storage devices, input/output devices, clock
Input - ANSWERdata the computer collects from people and other devices
Output - ANSWERdata produced by the computer for other people or devices
Central Processing Unit (CPU) - ANSWERthe part of the computer that actually runs
programs
Microprocessors - ANSWERCPUs located on small chips
Main Memory (RAM) - ANSWERwhere computer stores a program while program is
running, and date used by the program
System software - ANSWERprograms that control and manage basic operations of a
computer
Operating system - ANSWERcontrols operations of hardware components
