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?

Conditional (IF-THEN-ELSE) Signup and view all the answers

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

Each step can be carried out by a computer Signup and view all the answers

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

Linear progression Signup and view all the answers

What is the pseudocode keyword used to read input?

OBTAIN Signup and view all the answers

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

Sequence 2 is executed Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

SET Signup and view all the answers

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

To execute sequence 2 when the condition is True Signup and view all the answers

When should you use a WHILE loop?

When the number of iterations is not known beforehand Signup and view all the answers

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

FOR Signup and view all the answers

What is a function in programming?

A body of code with specific functionality Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of indenting pseudocode?

To make the code visually structured and clear Signup and view all the answers

When should functions be defined?

Before they are invoked Signup and view all the answers

What does pseudocode represent?

A way to write code in plain English Signup and view all the answers

What do program statements in pseudocode typically perform?

One action per statement Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of software in a computer system?

Process data Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a computer system performs calculations and comparisons?

CPU Signup and view all the answers

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

Plan, code, compile, test Signup and view all the answers

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

Translate program into machine language Signup and view all the answers

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

RAM Signup and view all the answers

What are logic errors in a computer program?

Errors in program logic producing incorrect output Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of desk-checking in programming?

'Walking through' program logic on paper Signup and view all the answers

What does an algorithm represent in programming?

Sequence of steps or rules to solve a problem Signup and view all the answers

Programming involves which of the following tasks?

Writing software instructions Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of putting a program into production?

Move the program from testing to daily usage Signup and view all the answers

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

Parallelogram Signup and view all the answers

Which programming paradigm focuses on procedures that programmers create?

Procedural programming Signup and view all the answers

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

To show decision-making points Signup and view all the answers

In pseudocode, what does 'stop' symbolize?

The end of a program Signup and view all the answers

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

Logical errors Signup and view all the answers

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

An editor, compiler, and other programming tools Signup and view all the answers

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

Greater similarity to natural language Signup and view all the answers

What shape is commonly used for terminal symbols in flowcharts?

'Lozenge' shape Signup and view all the answers

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

'Text' files Signup and view all the answers

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

Interaction through a graphical environment Signup and view all the answers