Computer History & Programming
Early computers were primarily developed to do what?
Perform scientific and mathematical calculations
What program loads the operating system at startup?
What component performs calculations and temporarily stores results?
ALU
A computer file is best defined as what?
A collection of related data
Cloud computing refers to what?
Remote servers accessed via the internet
What distinguishes high-level programming languages from machine language?
They resemble human language
Where is the bootstrap program permanently stored?
ROM
What controls the speed of the ALU?
System clock
What is the purpose of a file extension?
To identify the file type
What is a major advantage of cloud computing in digital imaging?
Efficient handling of large data files
What was an early high-level language used for scientific computation?
FORTRAN
What type of memory provides temporary data storage?
RAM
The internal system clock directly affects what?
Processing speed
Which file type contains instructions that tell the computer what to do?
Program files
Why is cloud technology considered "virtual"?
What type of language uses only binary code?
Machine language
Once loaded, what is the primary role of the operating system?
Control and coordinate computer operations
Microcomputer processing speeds are measured in what units?
Megahertz and gigahertz
Why must computer files have unique names?
To allow proper identification and access
Telecommunications refers to what?
Transfer of data across distances
What is the major advantage of high-level programming languages?
They are easier for humans to understand and use
Why must a program be copied into main memory before execution?
The CPU executes instructions only from memory.
Transmission speed is measured in what unit?
Bits per second
After a program completes its task, the results are typically sent to what?
An output device
What does teleradiology primarily involve?
Transfer of medical images and reports