Programming Fundamentals

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Questions and Answers

Which data type is most suitable for storing a student's grade (A, B, C, D, or F)?

  • String
  • Integer
  • Character (correct)
  • Real

Why are constants useful in programming?

  • They prevent accidental modification of important values. (correct)
  • They allow the program to run faster.
  • They automatically adjust their values based on input.
  • They are required for all mathematical operations.

What is the primary purpose of using functions or modules in programming?

  • To organize code into reusable blocks, improving readability and maintainability. (correct)
  • To directly interface with hardware components.
  • To automatically optimize the program's memory usage.
  • To make the program run only on specific operating systems.

What does 'variable scope' refer to in the context of programming?

<p>The region of the program where a variable can be accessed and modified. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When processing a 1D array, what is a common operation you might perform?

<p>Calculating the average value of the elements in the array. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is documenting code important?

<p>It helps others (and yourself) understand the code's purpose and functionality. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the binary representation of the decimal number 10?

<p><code>1010</code> (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In hexadecimal, what single character represents the decimal number 15?

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Which of the following control structures is best suited for executing a block of code repeatedly until a specific condition is no longer met?

<p><code>while</code> loop (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which programming task involves receiving data into a program during its execution?

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Flashcards

Input Data

Data entered into a computer system, often via a keyboard, using programming language commands.

Variables

Named storage locations that hold values that can change during program execution.

Constants

Fixed values that cannot be altered during program execution.

Integer

A whole number (e.g., 1, -5, 0).

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Real Number

A number with a decimal point (e.g., 3.14, -2.5).

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Character

A single letter, number, or symbol (e.g., 'A', '7', '$').

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String

A sequence of characters (e.g., "Hello, world!").

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Output Data

Displaying data on the computer screen.

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Control Structures

Instructions that control the flow of execution in a program (e.g., if-else statements, loops).

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Functions/Modules

Self-contained blocks of code that perform a specific task, promoting code reusability.

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Study Notes

  • Programs take input from the keyboard using standard input/output commands specific to the programming language.
  • Programs should be created to demonstrate the use of variables and constants.
  • A basic understanding of variable types such as integer, real, character, and string has to be shown in program statements.
  • Programs should be designed to output processed data to the computer screen.
  • Programs are developed and implemented from given problem statements.
  • Multiple programs have to be written using control structures and functions/modules.
  • Functions/modules are written to show a basic understanding of variable scope.
  • Programs are designed, written, and modified using 1D array processing.
  • Programs are documented with standards required in the class.
  • Numbers are converted from base 10 to binary and hexadecimal.

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