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What is a programmer?
What is a programmer?
- A person who manages computer networks
- A person who writes program instructions (correct)
- A person who tests software applications
- A person who designs computer hardware
What is a computer program?
What is a computer program?
- A type of computer software
- A computer operating system
- A set of instructions that tell the computer how to perform a task (correct)
- A collection of computer hardware
What are programming languages made up of?
What are programming languages made up of?
- Algorithms and data structures
- Keywords, grammar rules, and graphic elements (correct)
- Computer hardware components
- Compiler and interpreter tools
What defines the grammar rules used when writing a computer program?
What defines the grammar rules used when writing a computer program?
Which type of statement provides information about the nature of the data or processing without initiating any action?
Which type of statement provides information about the nature of the data or processing without initiating any action?
In terms of programming languages, what does semantics refer to?
In terms of programming languages, what does semantics refer to?
Which type of statement usually starts with a keyword and initiates actions?
Which type of statement usually starts with a keyword and initiates actions?
What is a word with a predefined meaning that is reserved by a program and defines commands and specific parameters for that code set?
What is a word with a predefined meaning that is reserved by a program and defines commands and specific parameters for that code set?
What is the function of a keyword in programming?
What is the function of a keyword in programming?
How can executable statements be described?
How can executable statements be described?
What does syntax refer to in programming languages?
What does syntax refer to in programming languages?
What is the role of non-executable statements in programming?
What is the role of non-executable statements in programming?
What is meant by semantics in programming?
What is meant by semantics in programming?
