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1. A compiler translates higher-level programs into a machine language program - which is called-
2. An assembler is used to translate a program written in __________.
3. Which of the following is NOT a computer programing language?
4. The simultaneous processing of two or more programs by multiple processors is [IBPS PO - 2011]
5. What is Software?
6. A(n) _______ is device that electronically processes data - converting it to information. [SBI Clerk - 2009]
7. Decimal equivalent of (1111)2 [IBPS Clerk - 2012]
8. __________ is the process of carrying out commands.
9. While running DOS on a PC - which command would be used to duplicate the entire diskette?
10. Housing all hardware - software - storage - and processing in one site location is called ______.
11. Data representation is based on the ________ number system - which uses two numbers to represent all data
12. Multiprogramming systems:
13. The software tools that enable a user to interact with a computer for specific purposes are known as -
14. Software for organizing storage and retrieval of information is a(an) -
15. The process of writing out computer instructions is known as
16. __________ is the process of finding errors in software code.
17. The __________ mainual tells you how to use a software program.
18. _________ is a set of keywords - symbols - and a system of rules for constructing statements by which humans can communicate the instructions to be executed by a computer.
19. A __________ shares hardware - software - and data among authorized users.
20. Which device uses a hand-held operating system?
21. The __________ primarily take(s) of the behind-the-scenes details and manage(s) the hardware.
22. In the information systems concept - the output function involves
23. A __________ contains specific rules and words that express the logical steps of an algorithm.
24. Which of the following is NOT a famous operating system?
25. __________ processing is used when a large mail-order company accumulates orders and processes them together in one large set.

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