An algorithm is a finite sequence of steps for the solution of a problem.

Here are the solutions to the questions:

34. An algorithm is a finite sequence of steps for the solution of a problem. The correct option is (b).

    $$\boxed{\text{b) algorithm}}$$

35. A flow chart is a pictorial representation of an algorithm. The correct option is (c).

    $$\boxed{\text{c) flow chart}}$$

36. To find the number of different characters that can be represented in an 8-bit coding system, we calculate $2^{\text{number of bits}}$. Number of characters $= 2^8 = 256$. The correct option is (c).

    $$\boxed{\text{c) 256}}$$

37. A compiler translates a high-level source program completely into an object program before execution can commence. The correct option is (d).

    $$\boxed{\text{d) complier (compiler)}}$$

38. Registers are small, high-speed storage locations found within the Central Processing Unit (CPU). The correct option is (c).

    $$\boxed{\text{c) CPU}}$$

39. TCP/IP software (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) is the suite of communication protocols that enables different computers on different networks to communicate with each other. The correct option is (c).

    $$\boxed{\text{c) TCP/IP software}}$$