127. The language that is an input for statement translation is called
128. All the instructions and procedures needed to start up a computer, to the point it can load an operating system, are stored in ROM chips. In IBM compatible PCs this is called the _____
129. Before a disk drive can access any sector record, a computer program has to provide the record's disk address. What information does this address specify?
130. A high speed device used in CPU for temporary storage during processing is called
131. Computers are extremely fast and have fantastic memories. However, the only thing they can remember is
132. The first electronic digital computer contained?
133. Name the two persons who were the first to develop a model of the microprocessor chip.
134. EBCDIC can code up to how many different characters?
135. Who is credited with the idea of using punch cards to control patterns in a weaving machine?
136. Which 32-bit microprocessor is used in IBM's PS/2 model-80 computer?
137. The memory which is ultraviolet light erasable and electrically programmable is
138. What is the name of the computer which was first used for programming and playing of music?
139. The access method used for cassette tape is
140. The arranging of data in a logical sequence is called:
141. Who is the creator of the PASCAL language?
142. When was punched-card equipment used for the first time to process the British census?
143. A hashing scheme is used with
144. The time taken for the read/write head to move to the correct track on the magnetic disk is called
145. A computer has a 1024K memory. What does the letter K stand for
146. Computer instructions written with the use of English words instead of binary machine code is called
147. The system unit of a personal computer typically contains all of the following except:
148. Which of the following are the two main components of the CPU?
149. A characteristic of card systems is:
150. A directly accessible appointment calendar is a feature of a _____ resident package.