Understanding Programming Fundamentals

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What is the main difference between IF statements and SELECT CASE statements?

IF statements are more flexible, while SELECT CASE statements are less flexible

What is the purpose of the selection structure in a program?

To make decisions based on conditions

What is the advantage of using subprograms in a larger program?

It saves time and simplifies the code

What is the difference between a procedure and a function?

A procedure does not return a value, while a function does

What is the purpose of a constant in a program?

To use a fixed value without having to store it in the program

What is the term for values passed into a subprogram?

Arguments

What is the purpose of the list in the selection algorithm?

To take the list to the right of the middle value

What is the benefit of saving subprograms separately as modules?

It allows the same code to be used several times without having to write it out each time

What happens if the list is smaller than the desired value in the selection algorithm?

Take the list to the left of the middle value

What is the main advantage of using subprograms in terms of code maintenance?

It makes the code easier to understand

Learn about the basics of programming, including the importance of step-by-step progress, benefits and drawbacks of different approaches, and how to identify and handle errors in your code.

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