In computer terminology a compiler means____________________?

Related Mcqs:

1. Which of the following is the storage area within the computer itself which holds data only temporarily as the computer processes instruction ?

   A. the hard disk
   B. main memory
   C. the control unit
   D. read only memory

2. The box that contains the central electronic components of the computer is the ___________________?

   A. motherboard
   B. system unit
   C. peripheral
   D. input device

3. Where do you find the clock and calendar in/on your computer ?

   A. Task bar
   B. Menu bar
   C. Desktop
   D. Start menu

4. A ________________computer (also referred to as a laptop), is a small, lightweight personal computer that incorporates the screen, the keyboard, storage and processing components into a single por ?

   A. Notebook
   B. Journal
   C. Diary
   D. Briefcase

5. Any data and instruction entered in the memory of a computer is_____________________?

   A. Storage
   B. Output
   C. Input
   D. Information

6. An endpoint of an inter-process communication flow across a computer network is called_________________?

   A. socket
   B. pipe
   C. port
   D. none of these

7. A key that will erase information from the computer’s memory and characters on the screen ______________________?

   A. Edit
   B. Delete key
   C. Dummy out
   D. Trust key

8. The computer industry uses prefixes of Greek origin to measure large amounts of data. Which term describes 1024 bytes ?

   A. Kilobyte
   B. Megabyte
   C. Gigabyte
   D. Terabyte

9. The term_____________ refers to data storage systems that make it possible for a computer or electronic device to store and retrieve data?

   A. retrieval technology
   B. input technology
   C. output technology
   D. storage technology

10. The most common storage device for the personal computer is the __________________?

    A. floppy disk
    B. USB thum drive
    C. zip drive
    D. hard disk drive