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What is an algorithm?
What is an algorithm?
Which property is NOT attributed to an algorithm?
Which property is NOT attributed to an algorithm?
What is the Linear Sequence in an algorithm?
What is the Linear Sequence in an algorithm?
Which construct in an algorithm is used for decision-making?
Which construct in an algorithm is used for decision-making?
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What does 'Effective computability' mean in relation to an algorithm?
What does 'Effective computability' mean in relation to an algorithm?
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In sequential programming, what type of progression of statements occurs?
In sequential programming, what type of progression of statements occurs?
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What is the pseudocode keyword used to read input?
What is the pseudocode keyword used to read input?
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In a conditional statement, what happens if the result of the test is False?
In a conditional statement, what happens if the result of the test is False?
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What is the main difference between a WHILE loop and a FOR loop?
What is the main difference between a WHILE loop and a FOR loop?
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In pseudocode, what keyword is used to signify initializing a variable?
In pseudocode, what keyword is used to signify initializing a variable?
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What is the purpose of the 'ELSE' part in a conditional statement?
What is the purpose of the 'ELSE' part in a conditional statement?
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When should you use a WHILE loop?
When should you use a WHILE loop?
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Which loop construct in pseudocode specifies the beginning and end of the iteration?
Which loop construct in pseudocode specifies the beginning and end of the iteration?
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What is a function in programming?
What is a function in programming?
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What is the purpose of indenting pseudocode?
What is the purpose of indenting pseudocode?
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When should functions be defined?
When should functions be defined?
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What does pseudocode represent?
What does pseudocode represent?
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What do program statements in pseudocode typically perform?
What do program statements in pseudocode typically perform?
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What is the function of software in a computer system?
What is the function of software in a computer system?
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Which component of a computer system performs calculations and comparisons?
Which component of a computer system performs calculations and comparisons?
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What is the sequence of steps involved in the program development cycle?
What is the sequence of steps involved in the program development cycle?
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What is the purpose of a compiler or interpreter in programming?
What is the purpose of a compiler or interpreter in programming?
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Which type of memory is lost when the power is turned off in a computer system?
Which type of memory is lost when the power is turned off in a computer system?
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What are logic errors in a computer program?
What are logic errors in a computer program?
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What is the purpose of desk-checking in programming?
What is the purpose of desk-checking in programming?
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What does an algorithm represent in programming?
What does an algorithm represent in programming?
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Programming involves which of the following tasks?
Programming involves which of the following tasks?
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What is the purpose of putting a program into production?
What is the purpose of putting a program into production?
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What type of symbol is used to represent input operations in flowcharts?
What type of symbol is used to represent input operations in flowcharts?
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Which programming paradigm focuses on procedures that programmers create?
Which programming paradigm focuses on procedures that programmers create?
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What is the purpose of a decision symbol in a flowchart?
What is the purpose of a decision symbol in a flowchart?
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In pseudocode, what does 'stop' symbolize?
In pseudocode, what does 'stop' symbolize?
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Which type of program error is more challenging to identify: logical errors or syntax errors?
Which type of program error is more challenging to identify: logical errors or syntax errors?
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What does an integrated development environment (IDE) provide to programmers?
What does an integrated development environment (IDE) provide to programmers?
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Which aspect of newer programming languages makes them easier to use compared to older languages?
Which aspect of newer programming languages makes them easier to use compared to older languages?
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What shape is commonly used for terminal symbols in flowcharts?
What shape is commonly used for terminal symbols in flowcharts?
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In programming environments, what does a text editor allow users to create?
In programming environments, what does a text editor allow users to create?
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What do graphical user interfaces (GUI) provide users when interacting with a program?
What do graphical user interfaces (GUI) provide users when interacting with a program?
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