Problems (2005 – Arun Ghosh) | Step-
by-Step Programming Solutions Manual
The basic commands that a computer performs are input, output, storage, and performance of
arithmetic and logical operations. - answer-True
Main memory is directly connected to the CPU. - answer-True
When the computer is turned off, everything in secondary memory is lost. - answer-False
The devices that feed data and programs into computers are called output devices. - answer-
False
Information stored in main memory must be transfered to some other device for permanent
storage. - answer-True
The device that stores information permanently (unless the device becomes unusable or you
change the information by rewriting it) is called primary storage. - answer-False
The command that does the linking on Visuall C++ 2010 Express and Visual Studio 2010 is Make
or Remake. - answer-False
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, When you compile your program, the compiler identifies the logic errors and suggests how to
correct them. - answer-False
To develop a program to solve a problem, you start by analyzing the problem. - answer-True
C++ programs have always been portable from one compiler to another. - answer-False
Several categories of computers exist, such as ____. - answer-mainframe, midsize, and micro
The basic commands that a computer performs are ___, and performance of arithmetic and
logical operations. - answer-input, output, storage
Main memory is called ____. - answer-random access memory
The ___ is the brain of the computer and the single most expensive peice of harware in your
personal computer. - answer-CPU
Main memory is an ordered sequence of items, called ___. - answer-memory cells
The devices that feed data and programs into computers are called ___ devices. - answer-input
The devices that the computer uses to display results are called ___ devices. - answer-output
When the power is switched off, everything in ___ is lost. - answer-main memory
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