Computer Programming 1 Prelim Exam

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    It is an electronic device capable of performing complex computations in a short time.Application 

    • Application
    • Operating System
    • Software
    • Computer
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Computer programming is one of the jobs where you don’t need to be in an office but can work from anywhere. A computer program is vital in ensuring that the user gets to meet their need from the computer. Are you preparing for the computer programming preliminary exam? If so, take up the quiz below and get to review some of the things we have learned so far!

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  • 2. 

    These are computer programs used to accomplish specific or specialized task for computer users such as creating and editing documents, making graphic presentation, or listening to music.

    • System Software

    • Application Software

    • Office Application

    • Operating System

    Correct Answer
    A. Application Software
    Explanation
    The given correct answer is "Application Software" because it refers to computer programs that are designed to perform specific tasks for computer users. This includes creating and editing documents, making graphic presentations, and listening to music. System software, on the other hand, is responsible for managing and controlling computer hardware, while an operating system is a type of system software that provides a platform for running application software. Office applications are a specific type of application software that are used for tasks related to office work, such as word processing, spreadsheet management, and email communication.

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    It is a methodology that is typically used to develop, maintain and replace information systems for improving the quality of the software design and development process.

    • System Life Cycle

    • SLDC

    • Program Life Cycle

    • Software Development Life Cycle

    Correct Answer
    A. Software Development Life Cycle
    Explanation
    The given answer, "Software Development Life Cycle," is the correct choice because it accurately describes the methodology used to develop, maintain, and replace information systems for improving the quality of the software design and development process. The Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is a structured approach that consists of various phases, such as requirements gathering, system design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance. It ensures that software projects are well-planned, executed, and controlled, leading to high-quality software products. The other options, System Life Cycle (SLDC) and Program Life Cycle, do not specifically refer to the development of software systems.

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    A part of computer that stores applications, documents and system operating information

    • Memory

    • Central Processing Unit

    • Hard Disk

    • Data Disk

    Correct Answer
    A. Memory
    Explanation
    Memory is the correct answer because it is the part of a computer that stores applications, documents, and system operating information. It is responsible for temporarily holding data and instructions that the CPU needs to process. There are different types of memory in a computer, such as RAM (Random Access Memory) and ROM (Read-Only Memory), which serve different purposes in storing and accessing data.

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    It is an 8-bit character encoding (code page) used on IBM mainframe operating systems. 

    • ASCII

    • UNICODE

    • EBCDIC

    • UNIX

    Correct Answer
    A. EBCDIC
    Explanation
    EBCDIC is the correct answer because it is an 8-bit character encoding used on IBM mainframe operating systems. ASCII is a different character encoding commonly used on modern computer systems, while UNICODE is a character encoding that supports a wide range of characters from different writing systems. UNIX is an operating system and not a character encoding.

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