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What is the main difference between IF statements and SELECT CASE statements?
What is the main difference between IF statements and SELECT CASE statements?
- IF statements are less flexible, while SELECT CASE statements are more flexible
- IF statements are more flexible, while SELECT CASE statements are less flexible (correct)
- IF statements are used for sequential comparisons, while SELECT CASE statements are used for parallel comparisons
- IF statements are used for parallel comparisons, while SELECT CASE statements are used for sequential comparisons
What is the purpose of the selection structure in a program?
What is the purpose of the selection structure in a program?
- To perform repetitive tasks
- To make decisions based on conditions (correct)
- To display output to the user
- To store fixed values
What is the advantage of using subprograms in a larger program?
What is the advantage of using subprograms in a larger program?
- It is only used for displaying output to the user
- It makes the code more complex and harder to understand
- It increases the size of the program
- It saves time and simplifies the code (correct)
What is the difference between a procedure and a function?
What is the difference between a procedure and a function?
What is the purpose of a constant in a program?
What is the purpose of a constant in a program?
What is the term for values passed into a subprogram?
What is the term for values passed into a subprogram?
What is the purpose of the list in the selection algorithm?
What is the purpose of the list in the selection algorithm?
What is the benefit of saving subprograms separately as modules?
What is the benefit of saving subprograms separately as modules?
What happens if the list is smaller than the desired value in the selection algorithm?
What happens if the list is smaller than the desired value in the selection algorithm?
What is the main advantage of using subprograms in terms of code maintenance?
What is the main advantage of using subprograms in terms of code maintenance?