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What is a primary function of a programming language?
What is a primary function of a programming language?
- To enable humans to communicate with computers (correct)
- To perform specific tasks on the computer autonomously
- To generate flowcharts for algorithms
- To instruct humans to perform specific tasks
What is a program in the context of computers?
What is a program in the context of computers?
- A set of pseudocode instructions
- A set of logically related instructions (correct)
- A set of logically unrelated instructions
- A set of high-level flowcharts
An algorithm is typically used to
An algorithm is typically used to
- Create a programming language
- Perform a specific task or solve a particular problem (correct)
- Solve complex mathematical problems
- Generate pseudocode
What is the primary purpose of pseudocode?
What is the primary purpose of pseudocode?
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What is a flowchart used to represent?
What is a flowchart used to represent?
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What is the relationship between an algorithm and a flowchart?
What is the relationship between an algorithm and a flowchart?
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What is a characteristic of an algorithm?
What is a characteristic of an algorithm?
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What is the purpose of logically related instructions in a program?
What is the purpose of logically related instructions in a program?
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What is a key difference between pseudocode and actual code?
What is a key difference between pseudocode and actual code?
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Programming Language Concept
- A programming language is a formal language that enables humans to communicate with computers and instruct them to perform specific tasks.
- A program is a set of logically related instructions that carry out specific tasks on the computer.
Algorithm
- An algorithm is a set of well-defined steps or instructions that are followed to perform a specific task or solve a particular problem.
- Algorithms can be represented in various ways, such as flowcharts, pseudocode, or actual code.
Pseudocode
- Pseudocode is a high-level description of a computer program or algorithm that uses natural language rather than a specific programming language syntax.
Flowchart
- A flowchart is a diagrammatic representation of an algorithm, process or system.
- It uses a set of symbols and shapes to illustrate the flow of information or actions through the system or process.
Example of a Flowchart
- A flowchart can be used to represent a sequence of actions, such as:
- Start
- Read temperature
- If temperature ... (and so on)
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