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What is an algorithm?
What is an algorithm?
Who is considered the father of algorithms?
Who is considered the father of algorithms?
What is the primary purpose of a flowchart?
What is the primary purpose of a flowchart?
Which of these is not a common symbol used in flowcharting?
Which of these is not a common symbol used in flowcharting?
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Which type of algorithm is utilized to locate a specific element within a dataset?
Which type of algorithm is utilized to locate a specific element within a dataset?
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Which programming language is considered first generation?
Which programming language is considered first generation?
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Which symbol in a flowchart represents input or output?
Which symbol in a flowchart represents input or output?
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What was the original inspiration behind the name 'Python'?
What was the original inspiration behind the name 'Python'?
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Which of the following is a high-level programming language?
Which of the following is a high-level programming language?
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What does pseudocode represent?
What does pseudocode represent?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of Python's syntax?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Python's syntax?
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In which year did the Python 3.x series first launch?
In which year did the Python 3.x series first launch?
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What is the role of an interpreter in Python?
What is the role of an interpreter in Python?
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What type of programming paradigm focuses on altering a program's state using statements?
What type of programming paradigm focuses on altering a program's state using statements?
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Which of the following options is NOT a recognized Python web framework?
Which of the following options is NOT a recognized Python web framework?
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Which flowcharting tip is considered incorrect?
Which flowcharting tip is considered incorrect?
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Which programming paradigm involves 'real-world objects'?
Which programming paradigm involves 'real-world objects'?
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Which flowchart symbol represents a decision point?
Which flowchart symbol represents a decision point?
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What type of data is Boolean?
What type of data is Boolean?
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Which Python feature allows it to run on different hardware platforms?
Which Python feature allows it to run on different hardware platforms?
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Which programming language is known as 'Common Business Oriented Language'?
Which programming language is known as 'Common Business Oriented Language'?
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Which flowchart symbol is used to represent the start or end of a process?
Which flowchart symbol is used to represent the start or end of a process?
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The first purely object-oriented programming language is ________.
The first purely object-oriented programming language is ________.
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What is the difference between a compiler and an interpreter?
What is the difference between a compiler and an interpreter?
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Study Notes
What is an algorithm?
- A step-by-step process to solve a problem
Father of Algorithms
- Abu Ja'far Mohammed ibn Musa al-Khowarizmi
Flowchart Purpose
- Visually represent the steps in a process
Flowchart Symbols
- Rectangle - Process
- Decision - Decision
- Terminal - Start/End
- Oval - Start/End (alternative)
First Generation Programming Language
- Machine Language
High-Level Programming Language
- C++
Pseudocode
- High-level description of an algorithm
Python Objects
- Everything in Python is an object
Python Interpreter Role
- Executes each line of code one by one
Python Features
- Supports GUI applications
- Portable
- Easy to learn
- Slow execution
Python Release Year
- 1991
Integer Division in Python 3
- // (double slash)
Compiler Function
- Translates code into machine language
Third-Generation Language
- Python
Object-Oriented Programming
- Real-world objects
Decision Point Symbol
- Diamond
Boolean Data Type
- True or False
Python Platform Compatibility
- Portability
COBOL
- COmmon Business Oriented Language
First Object-Oriented Language
- Smalltalk
Functional Programming
- Everything treated as a function
Flowchart Start/End Symbol
- Terminal
Compiler vs Interpreter
- Compilers convert the entire code at once
- Interpreters execute code line by line
Language Closest to Machine Language
- Second Generation
Flowchart Design
- Keep it simple
Searching Algorithm
- Finds specific element in a collection of data
Python Origin Country
- Netherlands
Python Web Frameworks
- Flask
- Django
- TurboGears
- React (NOT a Python web framework)
Flowcharting Tips
- Use consistent spacing
- Use standard symbols
- Keep it simple
- Include as many decision points as possible (NOT a tip)
Input/Output Flowchart Symbol
- Parallelogram
Python Script Syntax
- Clear
Python Name Origin
- Monty Python's Flying Circus
Imperative Programming Paradigm
- Statements that change a program's state
Python 3.x Release Year
- 2008
Dynamic Programming Language
- Python
Variable Function
- Store values in a program
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This quiz explores fundamental concepts of algorithms, flowcharts, and basic elements of programming, with a focus on Python. It covers topics such as algorithm definitions, flowchart symbols, programming languages, and features of Python. Test your knowledge on these essential programming and algorithm concepts!
