Package Title: Test Bank
Course Title: Horstmann, Big Java, Late Objects 1e and Java for Everyone 2e
Chapter Number: 1 Introduction
Question type: Multiple Choice
1) Which of the following refers to a collection of programs that a computer executes?
a) Software
b) Assembler
c) Instructions
d) Source code
Answer: a
Title: Test Bank 1.001: Which (term) refers to a collection of programs?
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.1 Define “computer program” and programming.
Section Reference 1: 1.1 Computer Programs
2) Computers are machines that
a) design computer programs.
b) execute programs.
c) carry out a very narrow range of tasks.
d) are imprecise and slow.
Answer: b
Title: Test Bank 1.002: What kind of machines are computers?
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.1 Define “computer program” and programming.
Section Reference 1: 1.1 Computer Programs
3) Computer programming is
a) the speed with which a computer operates.
b) the collection of peripheral devices connected to a computer.
c) the storage of data in the form of words and pictures.
d) the act of designing and implementing a computer program.
Answer: d
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,Title: Test Bank 1.003: What is computer programming?
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.1 Define “computer program” and programming.
Section Reference 1: 1.1 Computer Programs
4) Consider the following statements regarding computers:
I. Computers can execute a large number of instructions in a fraction of a second.
II. Computer application areas mainly target the research and scientific communities.
III. The physical components of a computer constitute its hardware.
IV. Unlike humans, a computer never gets bored or exhausted when performing repetitive tasks.
Which one of the following options is correct?
a) Only III is a valid statement.
b) I and III only are valid statements.
c) I, II, and III only are valid statements.
d) I, III, and IV only are valid statements.
Answer: d
Title: Test Bank 1.004: Which statement(s) regarding computers is (are) correct?
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.1 Define “computer program” and programming.
Section Reference 1: 1.1 Computer Programs
5) Consider the following statements about computer programs:
I. Computer programs can be written by someone who has a basic knowledge of operating a
computer.
II. Computer programs can complete complex tasks quickly.
III. Large and complex computer programs are generally written by a group of programmers.
IV. Computer programs are composed of extremely primitive operations.
Which one of the following options is correct?
a) II and III only are correct statements.
b) I, II, III and IV are correct statements.
c) II, III, and IV only are correct statements.
d) I and IV only are correct statements.
Answer: c
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,Title: Test Bank 1.005: Which statement(s) regarding computer programs is (are) correct?
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.1 Define “computer program” and programming.
Section Reference 1: 1.1 Computer Programs
6) The Central Processing Unit is primarily responsible for
a) performing program control and data processing.
b) ensuring data persists when electrical power is turned off.
c) enabling a human user to interact with the computer.
d) interconnecting computers that are separated by distance.
Answer: a
Title: Test Bank 1.006: What is the function of a CPU?
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.2 Describe the components of a computer.
Section Reference 1: 1.2 The Anatomy of a Computer
7) A single silicon chip made from potentially millions of transistors is called
a) a Central Processing Unit (CPU).
b) secondary Storage.
c) a Hard Disk.
d) an Optical Disk (such as a DVD).
Answer: a
Title: Test Bank 1.007: What is a chip with transistors called?
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.2 Describe the components of a computer.
Section Reference 1: 1.2 The Anatomy of a Computer
8) An example of an output device that interfaces between computers and humans is
a) a keyboard.
b) a mouse.
c) a speaker.
d) a microphone.
Answer: c
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, Title: Test Bank 1.008: What is an example of an output device that interfaces between humans
and computers?
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.2 Describe the components of a computer.
Section Reference 1: 1.2 The Anatomy of a Computer
9) An example of an input device that interfaces between computers and humans is
a) a microphone
b) a monitor
c) a printer
d) a speaker
Answer: a
Title: Test Bank 1.009: What is an example of an input device that interfaces between humans
and computers?
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.2 Describe the components of a computer.
Section Reference 1: 1.2 The Anatomy of a Computer
10) Programs that are not running are usually stored
a) in the CPU’s memory.
b) on the computer monitor.
c) in secondary storage.
d) on a backup device that is in a different physical location from the computer.
Answer: c
Title: Test Bank 1.010: Where are programs usually stored when they are not running?
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.2 Describe the components of a computer.
Section Reference 1: 1.2 The Anatomy of a Computer
11) When a program begins to run,
a) It is moved from DVD to hard disk.
b) It is moved to the CPU’s memory.
c) It is moved from the CPU’s memory to hard disk.
d) It must be connected to a computer network.
Answer: b
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Course Title: Horstmann, Big Java, Late Objects 1e and Java for Everyone 2e
Chapter Number: 1 Introduction
Question type: Multiple Choice
1) Which of the following refers to a collection of programs that a computer executes?
a) Software
b) Assembler
c) Instructions
d) Source code
Answer: a
Title: Test Bank 1.001: Which (term) refers to a collection of programs?
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.1 Define “computer program” and programming.
Section Reference 1: 1.1 Computer Programs
2) Computers are machines that
a) design computer programs.
b) execute programs.
c) carry out a very narrow range of tasks.
d) are imprecise and slow.
Answer: b
Title: Test Bank 1.002: What kind of machines are computers?
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.1 Define “computer program” and programming.
Section Reference 1: 1.1 Computer Programs
3) Computer programming is
a) the speed with which a computer operates.
b) the collection of peripheral devices connected to a computer.
c) the storage of data in the form of words and pictures.
d) the act of designing and implementing a computer program.
Answer: d
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,Title: Test Bank 1.003: What is computer programming?
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.1 Define “computer program” and programming.
Section Reference 1: 1.1 Computer Programs
4) Consider the following statements regarding computers:
I. Computers can execute a large number of instructions in a fraction of a second.
II. Computer application areas mainly target the research and scientific communities.
III. The physical components of a computer constitute its hardware.
IV. Unlike humans, a computer never gets bored or exhausted when performing repetitive tasks.
Which one of the following options is correct?
a) Only III is a valid statement.
b) I and III only are valid statements.
c) I, II, and III only are valid statements.
d) I, III, and IV only are valid statements.
Answer: d
Title: Test Bank 1.004: Which statement(s) regarding computers is (are) correct?
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.1 Define “computer program” and programming.
Section Reference 1: 1.1 Computer Programs
5) Consider the following statements about computer programs:
I. Computer programs can be written by someone who has a basic knowledge of operating a
computer.
II. Computer programs can complete complex tasks quickly.
III. Large and complex computer programs are generally written by a group of programmers.
IV. Computer programs are composed of extremely primitive operations.
Which one of the following options is correct?
a) II and III only are correct statements.
b) I, II, III and IV are correct statements.
c) II, III, and IV only are correct statements.
d) I and IV only are correct statements.
Answer: c
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,Title: Test Bank 1.005: Which statement(s) regarding computer programs is (are) correct?
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.1 Define “computer program” and programming.
Section Reference 1: 1.1 Computer Programs
6) The Central Processing Unit is primarily responsible for
a) performing program control and data processing.
b) ensuring data persists when electrical power is turned off.
c) enabling a human user to interact with the computer.
d) interconnecting computers that are separated by distance.
Answer: a
Title: Test Bank 1.006: What is the function of a CPU?
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.2 Describe the components of a computer.
Section Reference 1: 1.2 The Anatomy of a Computer
7) A single silicon chip made from potentially millions of transistors is called
a) a Central Processing Unit (CPU).
b) secondary Storage.
c) a Hard Disk.
d) an Optical Disk (such as a DVD).
Answer: a
Title: Test Bank 1.007: What is a chip with transistors called?
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.2 Describe the components of a computer.
Section Reference 1: 1.2 The Anatomy of a Computer
8) An example of an output device that interfaces between computers and humans is
a) a keyboard.
b) a mouse.
c) a speaker.
d) a microphone.
Answer: c
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, Title: Test Bank 1.008: What is an example of an output device that interfaces between humans
and computers?
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.2 Describe the components of a computer.
Section Reference 1: 1.2 The Anatomy of a Computer
9) An example of an input device that interfaces between computers and humans is
a) a microphone
b) a monitor
c) a printer
d) a speaker
Answer: a
Title: Test Bank 1.009: What is an example of an input device that interfaces between humans
and computers?
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.2 Describe the components of a computer.
Section Reference 1: 1.2 The Anatomy of a Computer
10) Programs that are not running are usually stored
a) in the CPU’s memory.
b) on the computer monitor.
c) in secondary storage.
d) on a backup device that is in a different physical location from the computer.
Answer: c
Title: Test Bank 1.010: Where are programs usually stored when they are not running?
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.2 Describe the components of a computer.
Section Reference 1: 1.2 The Anatomy of a Computer
11) When a program begins to run,
a) It is moved from DVD to hard disk.
b) It is moved to the CPU’s memory.
c) It is moved from the CPU’s memory to hard disk.
d) It must be connected to a computer network.
Answer: b
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