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