C++ Chapter 1 Test Review

"Volatile" means _____________ in computer land!

A compiler detects which type of errors?

"A set of well-defined steps to solve a problem"

"A cross between human language and a programming language."

"Reserved words that perform specific functions."

All are part of the CPU instruction cycle EXCEPT for

This is usually 4 consecutive bytes.

Another name for "Main Memory" is

Which is NOT an output device?

The CONTROL UNIT and ALU are part of the

What are the steps to take a high-level program and create an executable program?

"An instruction to the computer to perform an action."

"Characters that mark the end of a statement or separate items in a list."

Which one is NOT part of the CPU's role when running a program?

The Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU) of a computer...

What are the two general types of programming languages?

Which software is NOT System Software?

To "interpret an instruction and generate a signal" is to....

Secondary Memory is volatile.

Which is NOT an input device?

The smallest piece of memory.

Which media is NOT secondary storage?