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What is a program?
What is a program?
- A physical component of a computer
- A device used to store data
- A user who interacts with the computer
- A set of instructions that tell a computer what to do (correct)
Which of the following is a desirable characteristic of a program?
Which of the following is a desirable characteristic of a program?
- Modularity (correct)
- Obscurity
- Complexity
- Incompatibility
What are software programs also referred to as?
What are software programs also referred to as?
- Data
- Instructions
- Software (correct)
- Hardware
Which of the following is NOT a major component of a computer?
Which of the following is NOT a major component of a computer?
During which step of the program development cycle should you define the problem?
During which step of the program development cycle should you define the problem?
Who is a user in the context of computer programs?
Who is a user in the context of computer programs?
What is the purpose of an algorithm in computer science?
What is the purpose of an algorithm in computer science?
Which control structure involves exploring two branches based on a condition?
Which control structure involves exploring two branches based on a condition?
In algorithm development, what does 'IF-THEN' commonly represent?
In algorithm development, what does 'IF-THEN' commonly represent?
What type of control structure involves repeating statements based on a loop condition?
What type of control structure involves repeating statements based on a loop condition?
What is the main advantage of using algorithms in program development?
What is the main advantage of using algorithms in program development?
Which task is typically associated with writing algorithms?
Which task is typically associated with writing algorithms?
What is an algorithm?
What is an algorithm?
What is the main purpose of testing in program development?
What is the main purpose of testing in program development?
Which term refers to the process of removing errors in a program?
Which term refers to the process of removing errors in a program?
What is the purpose of internal documentation in programming?
What is the purpose of internal documentation in programming?
Which programming language consists of binary numbers that the computer responds to directly?
Which programming language consists of binary numbers that the computer responds to directly?
What is the final step in the program development cycle after testing and debugging?
What is the final step in the program development cycle after testing and debugging?
What is the purpose of the flowchart provided in the text?
What is the purpose of the flowchart provided in the text?
In the flowchart for converting temperature, what does the variable 'C' represent?
In the flowchart for converting temperature, what does the variable 'C' represent?
Which step is executed first in the flowchart to find the largest of two numbers?
Which step is executed first in the flowchart to find the largest of two numbers?
What is the output if a number entered in the flowchart for type of number is 25?
What is the output if a number entered in the flowchart for type of number is 25?
What does Step 5 in the flowchart to find the sum of two numbers represent?
What does Step 5 in the flowchart to find the sum of two numbers represent?
To which number range does the flowchart for printing odd numbers apply?
To which number range does the flowchart for printing odd numbers apply?
What type of programming language is intended to communicate directly with a computer’s hardware?
What type of programming language is intended to communicate directly with a computer’s hardware?
Which type of programming languages are designed to be readable by humans?
Which type of programming languages are designed to be readable by humans?
What is the purpose of a compiler in programming?
What is the purpose of a compiler in programming?
Which approach scans the entire program first before translating it into machine code?
Which approach scans the entire program first before translating it into machine code?
In the context of programming languages, what does HLL stand for?
In the context of programming languages, what does HLL stand for?
What is the role of an interpreter in programming?
What is the role of an interpreter in programming?
What is the purpose of a flowchart in program development?
What is the purpose of a flowchart in program development?
Which computer scientist is credited with the first design of the flowchart?
Which computer scientist is credited with the first design of the flowchart?
What is the main advantage of using a flowchart for program development?
What is the main advantage of using a flowchart for program development?
What is the primary function of an algorithm in programming?
What is the primary function of an algorithm in programming?
Which step in program development involves converting a flowchart into programming code?
Which step in program development involves converting a flowchart into programming code?
In the algorithm for calculating the area of a circle, what does 'PIrr' represent?
In the algorithm for calculating the area of a circle, what does 'PIrr' represent?
Why is effective analysis mentioned as an advantage of using flowcharts?
Why is effective analysis mentioned as an advantage of using flowcharts?
What role does proper debugging play in the software development process?
What role does proper debugging play in the software development process?
Which phase in the program development cycle includes checking for errors and fixing them?
Which phase in the program development cycle includes checking for errors and fixing them?
What key advantage do flowcharts offer in terms of documentation?
What key advantage do flowcharts offer in terms of documentation?
