Pseudocode Common Words and Conditional Statements
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What is an algorithm?

  • A guess made by the programmer
  • A program written in a specific programming language
  • A step-by-step solution to a given problem (correct)
  • A solution to a problem that a computer creates by itself
  • Which property is NOT attributed to an algorithm?

  • Creativity - the steps involve creativity (correct)
  • Effective computability - each step can be carried out by a computer
  • Definiteness - each step is precisely stated
  • Finiteness - the process terminates
  • What is the Linear Sequence in an algorithm?

  • A decision-making construct between two course of actions
  • A sequence of statements repeated a number of times
  • A set of tasks or statements that follow one after the other (correct)
  • An algorithm written in a specific programming language
  • Which construct in an algorithm is used for decision-making?

    <p>Conditional (IF-THEN-ELSE)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Effective computability' mean in relation to an algorithm?

    <p>Each step can be carried out by a computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In sequential programming, what type of progression of statements occurs?

    <p>Linear progression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the pseudocode keyword used to read input?

    <p>OBTAIN</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a conditional statement, what happens if the result of the test is False?

    <p>Sequence 2 is executed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between a WHILE loop and a FOR loop?

    <p>A WHILE loop executes a sequence a specific number of times, while a FOR loop executes based on a condition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In pseudocode, what keyword is used to signify initializing a variable?

    <p>SET</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'ELSE' part in a conditional statement?

    <p>To execute sequence 2 when the condition is True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should you use a WHILE loop?

    <p>When the number of iterations is not known beforehand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which loop construct in pseudocode specifies the beginning and end of the iteration?

    <p>FOR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a function in programming?

    <p>A body of code with specific functionality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of indenting pseudocode?

    <p>To make the code visually structured and clear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should functions be defined?

    <p>Before they are invoked</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does pseudocode represent?

    <p>A way to write code in plain English</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do program statements in pseudocode typically perform?

    <p>One action per statement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of software in a computer system?

    <p>Process data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of a computer system performs calculations and comparisons?

    <p>CPU</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the sequence of steps involved in the program development cycle?

    <p>Plan, code, compile, test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a compiler or interpreter in programming?

    <p>Translate program into machine language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of memory is lost when the power is turned off in a computer system?

    <p>RAM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are logic errors in a computer program?

    <p>Errors in program logic producing incorrect output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of desk-checking in programming?

    <p>'Walking through' program logic on paper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an algorithm represent in programming?

    <p><strong>Sequence of steps or rules</strong> to solve a problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Programming involves which of the following tasks?

    <p><strong>Writing software instructions</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of putting a program into production?

    <p>Move the program from testing to daily usage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of symbol is used to represent input operations in flowcharts?

    <p>Parallelogram</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which programming paradigm focuses on procedures that programmers create?

    <p>Procedural programming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a decision symbol in a flowchart?

    <p>To show decision-making points</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In pseudocode, what does 'stop' symbolize?

    <p>The end of a program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of program error is more challenging to identify: logical errors or syntax errors?

    <p>Logical errors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an integrated development environment (IDE) provide to programmers?

    <p>An editor, compiler, and other programming tools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of newer programming languages makes them easier to use compared to older languages?

    <p>Greater similarity to natural language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What shape is commonly used for terminal symbols in flowcharts?

    <p>'Lozenge' shape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In programming environments, what does a text editor allow users to create?

    <p>'Text' files</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do graphical user interfaces (GUI) provide users when interacting with a program?

    <p>Interaction through a graphical environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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