Chapter:

Hardware-and-Software

1. A compiler is:


2. A program that provides software interface to hardware devices is called _________.


3. The place where accessories are connected in computer is known as


4. In DASD, what is full form of ‘A’?


5. A region of computer memory where frequently accessed data can be stored for rapid access is called: 


6.

Identify which of following statements are true or false:

i) C++ is an object-oriented programming language.

ii) A compiler translates high-level code into machine code all at once before execution.

iii) Machine language consists of binary code directly executed by CPU.


7. A ______ is a software program that travels web locating and indexing websites for search engines.


8. Which of following is an extension of a temporary file?


9. Which of following consists of an electronic writing area and a special ‘pen’ that works with it?


10. Which of following groups are only input devices?