Chapter-1

studied byStudied by 0 people
0.0(0)
learn
LearnA personalized and smart learning plan
exam
Practice TestTake a test on your terms and definitions
spaced repetition
Spaced RepetitionScientifically backed study method
heart puzzle
Matching GameHow quick can you match all your cards?
flashcards
FlashcardsStudy terms and definitions

1 / 14

encourage image

There's no tags or description

Looks like no one added any tags here yet for you.

15 Terms

1

Information society is a term for a society in which the creation, distribution, and manipulation of information has become the most significant __________ activity.

economic and cultural

New cards
2

A computer is a __________ device that is used to input, process, store and retrieve data.

programmable

New cards
3

Hardware consists of different __________ and plastic parts.

metallic

New cards
4

Software is defined as a set of __________ for operating a computer system.

instructions

New cards
5

The main tasks performed by an operating system include memory management, allocation of CPU time, control of input and output, and management of __________ devices.

secondary storage

New cards
6

A computer program is a collection of __________ that perform a specific task when executed.

instructions

New cards
7

The Problem Solving Life Cycle also called __________ helps developers understand the problem to be solved and create an effective software solution.

Software Development Procedure

New cards
8

Phase 1 of the Problem Solving Life Cycle includes Development, which consists of Analysis, Design, __________, and Testing.

Coding

New cards
9

During the Requirement phase, a request for a program or a statement of a __________ is made.

problem

New cards
10

Step 2 of the Development phase involves selecting the exact set of steps called an __________ to solve the problem.

algorithm

New cards
11

Testing is a method to verify correctness and that __________ are met.

requirements

New cards
12

Low-level languages are typically used to write __________ software, such as operating systems and device drivers.

system

New cards
13

High-level languages can be run on a variety of __________ types.

computer

New cards
14

The __________ translates the high-level source program into an equivalent target program in machine language.

compiler

New cards
15

An interpreter is a program that reads and executes code __________ by line, without the need for compilation.

line

New cards
robot