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Introduction to Programming with Java: A Problem Solving Approach

John S. Dean, Raymond H. Dean

Chapter 1

Introduction to Computers and Programming - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

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Problem 1

What do the following abbreviations mean?
a) $\mathrm{I} / \mathrm{O}$
b) CPU
c) $\mathrm{RAM}$
d) $\mathrm{GHz}$
e) $\mathrm{MB}$

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Problem 2

Identify two important computer input devices.

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Problem 3

Identify two important computer output devices.

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Problem 4

Assertions:
a) Main memory is faster than auxiliary memory. (T / F)
b) Auxiliary memory is volatile. (T / F)
c) The first position in main memory is at address $1 .(\mathrm{T} / \mathrm{F})$
d) The CPU is considered to be a peripheral device. (T / F)
e) Hot swapping is when you plug a device into a computer while the computer is on. (T / F)

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Problem 5

What is an algorithm?

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Problem 6

What is pseudocode?

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Problem 7

Syntax rules are more lenient for which type of code-pseudocode or programming language code?

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Problem 8

What happens when you compile a program?

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Problem 9

What is object code?

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Problem 10

What is a Java Virtual Machine?

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Problem 11

List five different types of Java programs.

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