Question 1

Operations, such as addition and subtraction, are called ____________________ operations.

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The answer of Operations, such as addition and subtraction, are...

Question 2

The .NET Framework 4.5 contains thousands of classes and many class libraries that can be used by Visual Basic developers.

Accepted Answer

The .NET Framework 4.5 does contain thousands of classes and many class libraries that can be used by Visual Basic developers.

Question 3

C++ is a language that is derived from the programming language C. _________________________

Accepted Answer

C++ is indeed derived from the programming language C, hence the name C++. It was developed by Bjarne Stroustrup in the 1980s as an extension to C.

Question 4

ADO.NET 4.5 is not part of the .NET Framework 4.5.

Accepted Answer

ADO.NET 4.5 is a part of the .NET Framework 4.5, introduced to provide easy access to databases and various data sources in a consistent manner.

Question 5

Program instructions and data must be placed in the computer's ____________________ to allow the computer to carry out the program instructions.

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The answer of Program instructions and data must be placed...

Question 6

Almost all of the objects available in the .NET framework, such as buttons, text boxes, and picture boxes, are available in ASP.NET 4.5.

Accepted Answer

ASP.NET 4.5 includes the majority of the objects available in the .NET framework, including buttons, text boxes, and picture boxes.

Question 7

The use of MSIL and CLR offer multiple benefits that provide speed and flexibility for both the development and execution environments of a program.

Accepted Answer

MSIL (Microsoft Intermediate Language) and CLR (Common Language Runtime) provide a standardized platform for running and managing code across different programming languages and platforms. They allow for just-in-time compilation and optimization, which can improve performance, as well as provide a sandboxed environment for executing code safely. Additionally, MSIL and CLR support features such as garbage collection and exception handling, which can simplify development and improve reliability.

Question 8

The set of instructions that directs a computer to perform tasks is called computer hardware. _________________________

Accepted Answer

software

Question 9

ADO.NET 4.5 allows a program to examine data from a database, but does not permit the program to update data in a database.

Accepted Answer

ADO.NET 4.5 allows both examining and updating data from a database.

Question 10

Buttons for the .NET components used to develop the graphical user interface are found on the Standard toolbar.

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The answer of Buttons for the .NET components used to...

Question 11

An object acts as a general template and a class is a specific item generated based on the object template.

Accepted Answer

The statement is incorrect. A class is a general template and an object is a specific instance generated based on the class template.

Question 12

Utmost among the benefits offered by MSIL and CLR is that a program written using Visual Studio 2012 and compiled into MSIL can be executed on any computer using any operating system, as long as .NET Framework 4.5 is available on the computer.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true. MSIL and CLR provide a level of platform independence, allowing programs to be executed on any computer with .NET Framework installed.

Question 13

After the compiling process is complete and a program is ready for execution, the MSIL reads the CLR in RAM in a form that allows the computer's CPU to execute the instructions in the program.

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The answer of After the compiling process is complete and...

Question 14

The Solution Explorer contains the item you are currently developing.

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The answer of The Solution Explorer contains the item you...

Question 15

The programming rules of a language are called its semantics. _________________________

Accepted Answer

syntax

Question 16

The process of creating an object from a class template is called generation. _________________________

Accepted Answer

instantiation

Question 17

The usage rules of a programming language are called the ____________________ of the language.

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The answer of The usage rules of a programming language...

Question 18

It is the ability of a computer to perform arithmetic operations that separates it from other types of calculating devices. _________________________

Accepted Answer

logical

Question 19

A(n) ____________________ is a collection of organized data that can be accessed, retrieved, and used by a program.

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The answer of A(n) ____________________ is a collection of organized...

Question 20

Stored data is said to be ____________________ because it remains available even after the computer power is turned off.

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The answer of Stored data is said to be ____________________...

Quiz 1: Introduction to Visual Basic 2012 Programming