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What is a variable in programming?
Why do you need to include a declaration for a variable in most programming languages?
What distinguishes a named constant from a variable?
What is the purpose of modularization in programming?
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How does a main program execute a module?
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In programming, what does a declaration for a variable provide?
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What is the primary function of a compiler or an interpreter in the context of programming languages?
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What is the difference between syntax errors and logical errors in programming?
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Which of the following is an example of system software?
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What is the primary purpose of machine language (binary language) in the context of computer systems?
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Which of the following is an example of application software?
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What is the primary role of hardware components in a computer system?
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Which of the following statements about program logic is true?
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What is the purpose of pseudocode?
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Which of the following is not a step in the programming process described in the text?
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What is the purpose of translating source code into machine language?
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What is the difference between pseudocode and a flowchart?
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According to the programming process described, when does program maintenance occur?
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