Introduction to BASIC Programming

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Which option allows you to adjust the height of rows in a table?

Table Row Height (correct)

Text Direction

Draw Table

Merge Cells

What feature would you use to combine multiple selected cells into one?

Draw Borders

Split Cells

Merge Cells (correct)

Text Effects

Which group contains the option to apply a shading effect to a table?

WordArt Styles

Arrange

Cell Size

Table Styles (correct)

What is the purpose of the 'Eraser' tool in the Draw Borders group?

To remove a border Signup and view all the answers

Which option would allow you to change the overall dimensions of a table?

Table Size Signup and view all the answers

To split a single cell into multiple cells, which option should you use?

Split Cells Signup and view all the answers

What type of adjustments can be made in the Arrange group?

Modify appearance on the slide Signup and view all the answers

Which element in PowerPoint is used to create the default layout and appearance of the slides?

Theme Signup and view all the answers

Which command would you access to change the outline of the text in a table?

Text Outline Signup and view all the answers

What command is found at the right end of the Themes group in the Design tab that is used to modify the fonts of a theme?

Font Style Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an incorrect alignment option in PowerPoint?

Justify Center Signup and view all the answers

What type of alignment in PowerPoint aligns text evenly between the left and right margins?

Justify Signup and view all the answers

What group contains the Shape Fill command in PowerPoint?

Format Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about a slide?

It includes multimedia elements. Signup and view all the answers

Which option is not typically associated with themes in PowerPoint?

User Preferences Signup and view all the answers

Identify the tab where themes are located in PowerPoint.

Design Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial step to align content in a table?

Select the cell, row, column, or entire table. Signup and view all the answers

What does a Column Chart primarily illustrate?

Changes in data over time or comparisons among different items. Signup and view all the answers

Which chart format is typically used to show trends over time?

Line Chart Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a Pie Chart?

To show the relative size of each value in a single data series. Signup and view all the answers

Which axis represents the categories in a Column Chart?

X-axis Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Chart Title?

It provides context for the main aim and content of the chart. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of chart is typically represented with categories on the vertical axis and values on the horizontal axis?

Bar Chart Signup and view all the answers

What does a Scatter Chart primarily show?

Correlations between two sets of values. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step to install BASIC-256?

Download the setup file from SourceForge. Signup and view all the answers

Which area in BASIC-256 is where we write our programs?

Editor Signup and view all the answers

What must you do after writing a BASIC-256 program to run it later?

Save the program. Signup and view all the answers

Which command is found in the BASIC-256 Toolbar?

New Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct file extension for BASIC-256 files?

.kbs Signup and view all the answers

How does BASIC-256 execute the program statements?

It reads and executes them line by line. Signup and view all the answers

What appears in the Graphics Output Area of BASIC-256?

Graphical elements created. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Save As command in BASIC-256?

To browse for a location and save the file. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the gridlines in a chart?

To make it easier to read and understand the values Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a chart contains the actual plotted data?

Plot Area Signup and view all the answers

What must you do first to add a new chart to a slide?

Select the slide where you want the chart Signup and view all the answers

How can you change the layout of an existing chart?

Select the chart and click on the Axis Titles command Signup and view all the answers

What does the Legend in a chart represent?

A visual key showing meanings of symbols and colors Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of data labels in a chart?

To provide information such as values and category names Signup and view all the answers

Which tab do you access to change the type of chart?

Design tab Signup and view all the answers

What is located in the Chart Area of a chart?

All objects and elements of the chart Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the previous information stored in a variable when a new value is assigned?

It overwrites the previous information. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a correct naming convention for BASIC-256 variables?

1Variable Signup and view all the answers

To create a numeric variable that holds the decimal number 9.25, which of the following is the correct assignment?

Decimal = 9.25 Signup and view all the answers

Which command is used to run a BASIC-256 program?

Run command Run button Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following demonstrates an example of a String variable in BASIC-256?

Name = 'John Doe' Signup and view all the answers

What type of variable is capable of holding both integers and decimal numbers?

Floating Variable Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following variable names indicates it is a String variable?

Price$ Signup and view all the answers

When you open a BASIC-256 program, which of the following actions must you perform first?

Click the Open command button. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

BASIC Programming

BASIC-256 is a simple programming language for calculations and business applications
It is a text-based language using simple English-like commands
The editor is where BASIC-256 programs are written
The toolbar contains commands like New, Open, Save, Cut, Copy, Paste, and Run
The text output area displays output from programs
A program consists of statements; each statement is a command for the computer
The PRINT statement displays output in the text output area
The REM statement creates comments in the program
The END statement marks the end of a program

Variables

Variables store information in computer memory
Variable names are identifiers; they use letters, numbers, and underscores
Integer variables store whole numbers
Floating variables store decimal numbers
String variables store text

Operators

Operators are special symbols that perform calculations (arithmetic or logical).
Arithmetic operators are used for mathematical calculations
- Addition (+)
- Subtraction (-)
- Multiplication (*)
- Division (/)
- Exponentiation (^)
Logical operators are used for decision-making in expressions
- AND (returns TRUE if both operands are TRUE)
- OR (returns TRUE if at least one operand is TRUE)
- NOT (reverses the logical state of an operand)
- XOR (logical exclusion on two expressions)

Relational Operators

Used to compare values of two operands, returning TRUE or FALSE
Examples:
- Equal (=)
- Not equal (<>)
- Greater than (>)
- Less than (<)
- Greater than or equal to (>=)
- Less than or equal to (<=)

Keywords

Reserved words that cannot be used as variables; predefined for specific use
Examples: PRINT, CLS, NEXT, WHILE, FOR, ELSE, END, INPUT

Comments

Used to explain the program code
Start with a hash symbol (#) in BASIC-256
Ignored by the compiler during program execution

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This quiz covers the basics of the BASIC-256 programming language, including its commands, variables, and operators. Learn how to write simple programs and understand vital components like the PRINT and REM statements. Test your knowledge on how to effectively use this English-like programming language.