Question 1

Visual Basic 2012 is a programming language.

Accepted Answer

Visual Basic 2012 is a programming language developed by Microsoft.

Question 2

A programming language is a set of words and symbols that can be interpreted by special computer software to create instructions that can be executed by a computer.

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This statement accurately describes what a programming language is and how it is used to communicate instructions to a computer.

Question 3

A graphical user interface (GUI) is a special device for communicating with a user.

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The answer of A graphical user interface (GUI) is a...

Question 4

In order for the computer to execute a program, both the program and the data must be placed in the computer's random access memory (RAM).

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Programs and data that need to be executed are loaded into the computer's RAM for faster access by the processor.

Question 5

Computer hardware will perform its tasks automatically, regardless of whether a software program is running or not.

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The answer of Computer hardware will perform its tasks automatically,...

Question 6

Many computer programs perform the following general steps: first accept input, then write output, and finally process the data, in that order.

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The answer of Many computer programs perform the following general...

Question 7

Tapping or clicking a button on a program screen causes an event to occur.

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When a user taps or clicks a button on a program screen, it triggers an event that is programmed to respond to that action.

Question 8

Computer programs can be written in standard English.

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Computer programs cannot be written in standard English. Instead, they must be written in a programming language specifically designed for computers, such as Java or Python.

Question 9

The ____ reads the MSIL code and causes the program instructions to be executed.
A) CAD
B) RAD
C) CLR
D) ARD

Accepted Answer

CLR stands for Common Language Runtime, and it is responsible for executing the MSIL code generated by the .NET compiler. It manages memory, security, and exception handling, among other things, and provides a runtime environment for .NET applications.

Question 10

A computer program can perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division operations on numeric data.

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A computer program can perform basic mathematical operations on numeric data such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Question 11

A Web application runs on a web server and produces ____ code that is downloaded to a client computer.
A) XML
B) SQL
C) HTML5
D) HTTP

Accepted Answer

A web application is designed to produce and display web pages, which are written in HTML (Hypertext Markup Language). Therefore, the best option from the given choices is HTML5, which is the latest version of HTML. XML (A) is a markup language like HTML, but it is generally used for data storage and transfer. SQL (B) is a programming language used to manage databases, and HTTP (D) is a protocol used for communication between web servers and clients, but it is not the code produced by a web application.

Question 12

Computers can compare numbers, letters of the alphabet, and special characters.

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Yes, computers can compare numbers, letters of the alphabet, and special characters as they recognize and assign a unique code to each of them. This allows for comparison and sorting based on their assigned values.

Question 13

A logical operation can be used to determine if two values are equal, if one value is greater than the other, or if one value is less than the other.

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Logical operations such as "equal to" (==), "greater than" (>), and "less than" (<) can be used to compare values and determine their relationship to each other.

Question 14

If you write a computer program, and want to execute the same program many times without rewriting it each time, you must save the program on disk.

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Saving the program on disk allows for easy access and repetition without the need for rewriting the entire program each time.

Question 15

Translating programming language statements into machine-executable instructions is accomplished by a process called program ____.
A) instantiation
B) compilation
C) factoring
D) indexing

Accepted Answer

Translating programming language statements into machine-executable instructions is done through a process known as compilation. This process translates the high-level language code written by the programmer into machine-readable code that the computer can execute. Instantiation, factoring, and indexing are all different processes that occur in programming, but they do not involve the translation of code into machine-level instructions.

Question 16

A program can write data, but it cannot save data on disk.

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A program can write data and also save data on disk. Saving data on disk is a common function of programs such as word processors, file storage applications, and databases.

Question 17

A computer program on a mobile device or Windows 8 computer is also called an app.

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An app is short for "application software" and refers to a program designed to run on a mobile device or computer.

Question 18

The process of using prebuilt classes to make application development faster, easier, and more reliable is called ____.
A) RAD
B) CAD
C) ARD
D) CLR

Accepted Answer

RAD stands for Rapid Application Development, which is the process of using prebuilt classes to make application development faster, easier, and more reliable. CAD stands for Computer-Aided Design, which is not relevant to application development. ARD is not a commonly used term in the context of application development. CLR stands for Common Language Runtime, which is a component of the .NET framework. While CLR can be used to aid in application development, it is not the process of using prebuilt classes specifically.

Question 19

Both program instructions and the data to be processed must be stored in RAM.

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The answer of Both program instructions and the data to...

Question 20

A set of prewritten classes called ____ allows you to access data stored in a database.
A) ADO.NET 4.5
B) ASP.NET 4.5
C) RAD
D) CLR

Accepted Answer

ADO.NET 4.5 provides a set of prewritten classes that allow accessing data stored in a database. ASP.NET 4.5 is a web application framework, RAD (Rapid Application Development) is a methodology, and CLR (Common Language Runtime) is a component of the .NET framework that handles the execution of .NET programs. Therefore, A is the best choice as it is directly related to accessing data in a database.

Quiz 1: Introduction to Visual Basic 2012 Programming