Compiled vs Interpreted Languages Quiz

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What is a subroutine in the context of programming?

A type of control structure used to repeat statements
A smaller part of a program that works with other subroutines to solve the original problem (correct)
A condition that determines which statement to execute
A step in the sequence of executing a program

Which control structure is used to determine which of two or more statements to execute based on certain conditions?

Selection (branch) (correct)
Looping/Iteration (repetition)
Sequence
Subroutine

What is the correct sequence for compiling code?

Translates into language the machine can understand, links the object file with other supporting library code (correct)
Executes the code in one step
Links the object file with other supporting library code, translates into language the machine can understand
Executes the code in two steps

Which of the following is a sequence statement in programming?

A series of statements that execute one after another (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which control structure is used to repeat statements while certain conditions are met?

Looping/Iteration (repetition) (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which programming language is considered a compiled language?

C++ (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is another term for Subroutine?

Module (D) Signup and view all the answers

In programming, what does a Selection statement help achieve?

Choosing between alternative courses of action (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the purpose of Interaction in programming?

Communicating with the user or external systems (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for creating a meaningful collection of Subroutines?

Incorporating loops, sequences, selections, and other subroutines (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the purpose of a Loop in programming?

To execute a set of statements multiple times (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Leap Year Grade 4 Algorithm instruct the program to do after writing the year in the notebook?

Decide whether the year is a leap year (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a subroutine in the context of computer programming?

A series of instructions that can be called and executed from different parts of a program (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which control structure is used to make decisions based on certain conditions?

Selection (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of input and output in computer programming?

To interact with the user or external systems (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which control structure executes a set of instructions one after the other without any branching?

Sequence (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of control structure is used to repeat a set of instructions until a specific condition is met?

Loop or iteration (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic control structures in computer programming?

Recursion (B) Signup and view all the answers