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What is the purpose of initializing both minimum and maximum values with the first input in a range with an unknown limit?
In the provided program, what output will be produced if the computer science mark input is 85?
What is the value of TallestHeight after the first student's height has been input?
Which statement correctly describes the condition check in the height comparison loop?
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What will happen if the input computer science mark is -5?
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What is the purpose of the lower bound in an array?
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How is the size of an array commonly obtained?
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Which of the following correctly declares a 1D array of student names?
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What is the primary purpose of initialization in an algorithm?
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What initial value should 'Total' be set to prior to summation?
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For a range of 0% to 100%, to initialize the highest mark, what value should be set?
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What should the initial value of 'LowestMark' be set to for proper initialization?
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Which of the following correctly describes the term 'dimension' in relation to arrays?
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What will be the output if the input CompSciMark is 75?
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Which type of loop is best suited for an operation that needs to run a fixed number of times?
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What will happen if an invalid mark is entered in the grading program?
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In the CASE structure, what is denoted by 'OTHERWISE'?
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What is the purpose of nesting IF statements?
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What is a characteristic of a post-condition loop like REPEAT…UNTIL?
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In the given program, how is CompSciMark expected to be processed?
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Which range corresponds to the grade 'C' in the grading program?
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What value does the variable Count start with in the first program?
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Which of the following is NOT included in the program that prompts for name and age?
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In the program that calculates the total of 10 numbers, what is the initial value of the Total variable?
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What is the significance of the REPEAT…UNTIL loop?
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What is the purpose of the Average variable in the program that computes the average?
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How many times will the outputs of the student’s name and age be repeated in the first program?
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In the second program that computes the total, what type of loop is used?
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How many iterations does the FOR Count loop perform in the program that calculates the average?
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What is the main characteristic of a Bottom Tested loop?
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In a WHILE loop, when is the condition evaluated?
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What is the key difference between a Bottom Tested loop and a WHILE loop?
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When using the REPEAT UNTIL structure, what happens when the password is entered correctly?
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Which of the following correctly describes how the total is updated in the Bottom Tested loop example?
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What happens in a WHILE loop if the condition evaluates to false on the first test?
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In the provided programs, what type of data structure is primarily being managed?
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What purpose does the expression Total > 200
serve in the context of the Bottom Tested loop?
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Study Notes
Arrays and Their Characteristics
- Arrays store multiple values and are identified by integer index values (e.g.,
StudentMarks(5)
). - Lower Bound: Index of the first element, typically 0 or 1.
- Upper Bound: Index of the last element defined in the array.
- Size: Total number of elements, calculated by counting or defined by bounds.
- Dimension: Number of rows and columns in an array (1D, 2D).
- Datatype: All elements in an array must share the same datatype.
Array Declaration
- Array declaration specifies name, lower and upper bounds, and datatype.
- Example:
DECLARE StudentNames : ARRAY[1:20] OF STRING
orDECLARE StudentNames[0:19] : STRING
.
Input and Output in Arrays
- Utilize loops to read/write values. Loop counts match array indices.
- Example program prompts user for 6 student names, storing them in an array.
Initialization of Variables
- Initialization: Assigning starting values to variables.
- Common initializations:
-
Total: Always start at 0 (e.g.,
Total ← 0
). -
Count: Can start at 0 or 1 (e.g.,
Count ← 0
). -
Highest: Initialize to 0 for ranges (e.g.,
HighestMark ← 0
). -
Lowest: Initialize to maximum possible for known ranges (e.g.,
LowestMark ← 100
).
-
Total: Always start at 0 (e.g.,
Conditional Statements
- IF...THEN...ELSE...ENDIF: Check conditions, with multiple branches for different values.
- Using conditions to output grades based on input computer science marks.
Case Statements
- CASE...OF...OTHERWISE...ENDCASE: Used for multiple choices.
- Each case corresponds to a specific range or value and execute different actions based on that.
Looping Constructs
-
Types of Loops:
-
Count-controlled loops: Utilize
FOR...TO...NEXT
for fixed number of iterations. -
While loops:
WHILE...DO...ENDWHILE
checks conditions before iterations, may execute zero times. -
Repeat loops:
REPEAT...UNTIL
ensures at least one execution; condition checked after.
-
Count-controlled loops: Utilize
Count-Controlled Loop Example
- Program displays "Irvin Mtungwazi" 10 times using a
FOR
loop.
Sum and Average Calculation
- Example program prompts user for 10 numbers, calculates the total.
- Another example stores numbers in an array, calculates their sum and average.
Condition-Controlled Loops
- REPEAT...UNTIL: Continues until a specified condition is met.
- WHILE...DO: Checks condition at start; may not execute if condition is false.
Example Programs
- Various example programs illustrate the use of input, conditions, and loops to calculate totals, averages, and validate user input.
Finding Minimum and Maximum Values
- Use conditional statements to identify the lowest and highest values from user input for various contexts (e.g., student heights).
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Description
This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of arrays in programming, including indexing, lower bounds, upper bounds, and size determination. It's designed to test your understanding of how arrays function and how to manipulate them effectively. Perfect for anyone looking to solidify their programming skills!