Exam 1: Introduction to Computers and Programming

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____________ can be used to create applications written not only in Visual C#, but also in other languages such as Visual Basic and C++.

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A ____________ is a mistake that does not prevent the program from starting, but causes it to produce incorrect results.

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A(n) ____________ allows you to create powerful and complex programs without knowing how the CPU works and without writing large numbers of low-level instructions.

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The ____________ symbol marks the program's ending point in a flowchart.

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In a flowchart, ____________ are used as input symbols and output symbols to represent the steps in which the program reads input or displays output.

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In programming, an object is a physical device.

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The CPU is the most important component in a computer because without it, the computer could not execute programs.

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The term bit stands for ____________.

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A programmer, or software developer, is a person with the training and skills necessary to ____________ computer programs.

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Computers are able to store negative numbers in memory by using a technique known as ____________.

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Some examples of application software are spreadsheet programs, e-mail programs, Web browsers, and game programs.

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Programs are usually stored in main memory and loaded into secondary storage as needed.

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In software, an object has two general capabilities: it can store data and perform operations.

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The oval shapes appearing at the top and bottom of a flowchart are called ____________.

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Any piece of data stored in a computer's memory must be stored as a decimal number.

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A Graphical User Interface (GUI) allows the user to point at graphical elements using a mouse, and click the mouse to activate the elements.

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A(n) ____________ describes a set of well-defined, logical steps that must be taken to perform a task.

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A(n) ____________ is a small rectangular box that pops up when you hover the mouse pointer over a button on the toolbar or in the toolbox for a few seconds.

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The Visual Studio ____________ window shows the application's form and allows you to visually design its appearance by placing controls that will appear on the form when the application executes.

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A(n) ____________, or GUI, allows the user to interact with the operating system and application programs through graphical elements on the screen.

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