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What is a primary purpose of error handling in programming?

  • To hide error details from the user (correct)
  • To help developers identify the cause and location of an error (correct)
  • To reduce program size
  • All of the above

What type of error occurs due to incorrect program logic but does not crash the program?

  • Syntax error
  • Compilation error
  • Runtime error
  • Logical error (correct)

Which programming language type is most associated with lazy evaluation?

  • Functional (correct)
  • Object-oriented
  • Procedural
  • Scripting

What does operator overloading in C++ enable?

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Which type of typing checks types during runtime?

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What occurs when two variables refer to the same memory location?

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In assignment operations, which method allows a value to be assigned to multiple variables simultaneously?

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Which type of error is caught before a program is executed?

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Which option best exemplifies user-friendly error handling in web applications?

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What best describes an expression in programming?

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In which scenario is type coercion most likely to take place?

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What is the primary function of an assignment statement in programming?

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What does strict evaluation imply in programming contexts?

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Which design pattern is primarily used for operations that might experience temporary failures, such as network requests?

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How do syntax and semantics differ fundamentally in programming?

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In Python, which type of assignment is specifically designed to unpack values from a sequence into distinct variables?

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What is a key advantage of keeping conditions clear in programming?

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What is the primary purpose of a try-catch block in programming?

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In which scenario would short-circuiting be particularly useful?

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What does the term 'precedence' refer to in programming?

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How do initialization and assignment differ in programming?

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What is a common use of expression trees in programming?

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Which method is recommended for handling type conversion overflow?

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What is regarded as a best practice for type conversions?

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In the expression $x = 7 + 3 * 6$, which operation is performed first?

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Who is credited with designing the first widely known compiler?

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What kind of programming uses logical deduction rather than sequential steps?

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Which of the following is NOT considered a feature of a programming language?

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What paradigm organizes computation around variables and stepwise control of data manipulation?

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What is the purpose of a variable in programming?

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Which language is credited with introducing the concept of object-oriented programming?

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What type of error occurs if you try to divide an integer by zero in most programming languages?

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What type of language performs type checking at runtime?

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Why is lazy evaluation considered beneficial?

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Which of the following languages does not support operator overloading?

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What does parallel assignment enable?

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In C, which syntax correctly casts a variable to an integer?

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Type demotion commonly results in which outcome?

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What is the implication of operator overloading in programming languages?

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What is a significant concern when dealing with floating-point arithmetic conversions?

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What is a common disadvantage of using a compiler over an interpreter?

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Which feature of programming languages supports reuse of code and improves readability and writeability?

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In which language paradigm are 'classes' and 'objects' fundamental concepts?

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What does an assembler do?

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Which of the following is a typical functional programming language?

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What does P vs NP in programming refer to?

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What is a key difference between a compiler and an interpreter?

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When is a while loop typically used?

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Flashcards

User-friendly error handling

Providing helpful and understandable messages when something goes wrong in a web application.

Programming expression

A combination of values, variables, operators, and functions that produces a result.

Type coercion

Implicit conversion of one data type to another.

Assignment statement

A statement that stores a value in a variable.

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Strict evaluation

Evaluating all parts of an expression before execution continues.

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Retry logic

A pattern for dealing with temporary failures, such as network issues.

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Syntax vs. Semantics

Syntax defines the structure of a program, while semantics defines its meaning.

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Unpacking Assignment (Python)

Assigning values from a sequence to multiple variables simultaneously.

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Dynamically-typed language

A language where type checking occurs during runtime, meaning the type of a variable is determined while the program is running.

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Lazy evaluation

A technique where expressions are only evaluated when their results are actually needed.

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Operator overloading

Allowing operators (like +, -, *, /) to have different behaviors depending on the types of operands they are used with.

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Parallel assignment

Assigning multiple variables with values from an iterable in a single line.

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Type casting (C)

Explicitly converting a variable from one type to another using the (int) syntax.

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Type demotion

Converting a variable to a type with a smaller range or precision, potentially leading to loss of data.

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Order of operations (precedence)

The rules that determine the order in which operations are performed in an expression.

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Short-circuit evaluation

An optimization where the evaluation of an expression stops as soon as the final result is known.

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Logical Error

An error that occurs due to incorrect program logic, but does not crash the program.

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Operator Overloading (C++)

Allows defining custom behavior for standard operators like + or * when used with user-defined data types.

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Aliasing (Variables)

Two or more variables referencing the same memory location.

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Chained Assignment

Assigning a single value to multiple variables simultaneously, in a sequential chain.

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Safe Navigation Operator (.)

Used in languages like Kotlin to safely access properties of an object without worrying about null references.

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Short-circuiting

A technique where an expression's evaluation stops prematurely if the outcome is already known. This prevents unnecessary computations and potential errors.

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Short-circuiting in C++

Using '&&' or '||' operators to check if an expression needs further evaluation.

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Try-catch block

A code structure for handling runtime errors (exceptions) by catching them and executing specific actions.

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Short-circuit error prevention

Using short-circuiting to avoid a potential error, like dividing by zero.

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Operator Precedence

Rules that determine the order in which operations are performed in an expression (like multiplication before addition).

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Initialization vs. Assignment

Initialization gives a variable its first value, while assignment updates its existing value.

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Expression Tree

A visual representation of an expression, showing how components are related and evaluated.

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Overflow Handling

Strategies to prevent data loss or unexpected results when a variable exceeds its capacity during type conversion.

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What is a compiler?

A program that translates code written in a high-level language into a low-level language (machine code) that can be executed by a computer.

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What is an interpreter?

A program that executes code line by line, translating and running each instruction immediately.

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What is a programming paradigm?

A fundamental style or approach to programming that influences the structure and design of programs.

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What is imperative programming?

A paradigm focused on explicitly instructing the computer on how to perform calculations and manipulate data step by step.

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What is functional programming?

A paradigm that emphasizes using functions and expressions to transform and combine data, avoiding side effects.

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What is object-oriented programming?

A paradigm that organizes code around objects, which are bundles of data (attributes) and functions (methods) that operate on that data.

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What is logic programming?

A paradigm where programs are expressed as a set of logical rules and facts.

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What is a runtime error?

An error that occurs during the execution of a program, typically caused by unexpected conditions like dividing by zero or attempting to access invalid memory.

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Compiler vs. Interpreter

A compiler translates the entire program into machine code before execution, while an interpreter translates and executes code line by line. Compilers are generally faster but require recompilation after changes, while interpreters are slower but allow for easier debugging.

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Code Reusability

A feature of programming languages that allows developers to reuse existing code snippets or modules in different parts of a program or in other projects, reducing redundancy and improving efficiency.

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Object-Oriented Programming

A programming paradigm that centers around the concept of objects, which are self-contained units that combine data (attributes) and actions (methods) related to that data.

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Assembler

A program that translates assembly language into machine code. Assembly language is a low-level language that is closer to machine code, making it more efficient but more complex.

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P vs NP

A fundamental question in computer science that classifies problems based on how difficult they are to solve algorithmically. P problems are solvable in polynomial time (efficient), NP problems are verifiable in polynomial time, but their solution is not necessarily efficient.

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While Loop

A control flow statement that repeatedly executes a block of code as long as a given condition remains true. Used for tasks where the number of iterations is unknown.

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Functional Programming

A programming paradigm where programs are constructed by combining pure functions. It focuses on immutability, recursion, and higher-order functions, often emphasizing mathematical relationships between data.

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Structured Programming

A programming paradigm that emphasizes dividing programs into structured blocks of code, using control flow statements like loops and conditionals to improve readability and maintainability.

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Study Notes

Quiz Questions and Answers

  • Question 1: Which operation is performed first in the expression x = 7 + 3 * 6?

    • Answer: Multiplication

  • Question 2: Who is credited with designing the first widely known compiler?

    • Answer: John Backus

  • Question 3: What kind of programming uses logical deduction rather than sequential steps?

    • Answer: Logic Programming

  • Question 4: Which of the following is NOT considered a feature of a programming language?

    • Answer: Debugging mode

  • Question 5: Which paradigm organizes computation around variables and stepwise control of data manipulation?

    • Answer: Imperative

  • Question 6: What is the purpose of a variable in programming?

    • Answer: Stores data temporarily in memory

  • Question 7: Which languages introduced the concept of object-oriented programming?

    • Answer: Simula

  • Question 8: What mathematical concept is at the basis of functional programming?

    • Answer: Lambda calculus

  • Question 9: What type of error occurs if you try to divide an integer by zero?

    • Answer: Runtime error

  • Question 10: Which feature influences program performance due to language design?

    • Answer: Expressiveness

  • Question 11: What is a disadvantage of using a compiler instead of an interpreter?

    • Answer: Recompilation after code changes is needed.

  • Question 12: What language feature promotes code reusability and readability?

    • Answer: Abstraction

  • Question 13: Which programming paradigm uses classes and objects?

    • Answer: Object-oriented

  • Question 14: What is the function of an assembler?

    • Answer: Translates assembly language to machine code

  • Question 15: What type of error occurs due to incorrect program logic?

    • Answer: Logical error

  • Question 16: What causes aliasing in programming?

    • Answer: Two variables referring to the same memory location

  • Question 17: What kind of assignment allows a value to be assigned to multiple variables simultaneously?

    • Answer: Chained assignment

  • Question 18: In which operations does short-circuiting occur?

    • Answer: Logical operations

  • Question 19: What is the form of the ternary operator in JavaScript?

    • Answer: condition ? expr1 : expr2

  • Question 20: What does "copy semantics" in assignment mean?

    • Answer: The value on the right is copied to the variable on the left.

  • Question 21: How can overflow during type conversion be handled?

    • Answer: Error handling mechanisms like try-catch blocks

  • Question 22: What is a best practice to avoid bugs with type conversions?

    • Answer: Using explicit conversions whenever possible

  • Question 23: In which language type is lazy evaluation commonly found?

    • Answer: Functional

  • Question 24: What does operator overloading allow in C++?

    • Answer: Using the same operator with different data types, defining new operators, and custom definitions for standard operators.

  • Question 25: What type of language checks types at runtime?

    • Answer: Dynamically-typed

  • Question 26: Why is using lazy evaluation considered useful in programming?

    • Answer: Reduces memory usage and only computes when needed

  • Question 27: Which languages do not support operator overloading?

    • Answer: Python and Java

  • Question 28: What is best described as parallel assignment?

    • Answer: Assigning different values to multiple variables in a single line

  • Question 29: Provide the syntax for casting a variable to an integer in C.

    • Answer: (int) x

  • Question 30: What impact can type demotion have on a program's output?

    • Answer: Loss of precision

True/False Questions

  • Question 1: Order of operations is used to resolve expression ambiguity

    • Answer: TRUE

  • Question 2: Operator overloading supports unique operation functionality for user-defined types

    • Answer: TRUE

  • Question 3: Prefix and postfix increment operators produce the same result in C++

    • Answer: FALSE

  • Question 4: The result from short-circuit is determined by stopping further evaluation

    • Answer: TRUE

  • Question 5: Assignment syntax is identical across programming languages

    • Answer: FALSE

  • Question 6: Reference semantics are frequently used with primitive types

    • Answer: FALSE

  • Question 7: Custom type conversion is achieved through special functions

    • Answer: TRUE

  • Question 8: Rounding errors are usually a significant concern in floating-point conversions

    • Answer: FALSE

  • Question 9: In C++, operator overloading is not usable for custom type conversions

    • Answer: FALSE

  • Question 10: Changing a variable's type is essential in mixed-type operations.

    • Answer: TRUE

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