38 Questions
What is an algorithm?
A step-by-step solution to a given problem
Which property is NOT attributed to an algorithm?
Creativity - the steps involve creativity
What is the Linear Sequence in an algorithm?
A set of tasks or statements that follow one after the other
Which construct in an algorithm is used for decision-making?
Conditional (IF-THEN-ELSE)
What does 'Effective computability' mean in relation to an algorithm?
Each step can be carried out by a computer
In sequential programming, what type of progression of statements occurs?
Linear progression
What is the pseudocode keyword used to read input?
OBTAIN
In a conditional statement, what happens if the result of the test is False?
Sequence 2 is executed
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.
In pseudocode, what keyword is used to signify initializing a variable?
SET
What is the purpose of the 'ELSE' part in a conditional statement?
To execute sequence 2 when the condition is True
When should you use a WHILE loop?
When the number of iterations is not known beforehand
Which loop construct in pseudocode specifies the beginning and end of the iteration?
FOR
What is a function in programming?
A body of code with specific functionality
What is the purpose of indenting pseudocode?
To make the code visually structured and clear
When should functions be defined?
Before they are invoked
What does pseudocode represent?
A way to write code in plain English
What do program statements in pseudocode typically perform?
One action per statement
What is the function of software in a computer system?
Process data
Which component of a computer system performs calculations and comparisons?
CPU
What is the sequence of steps involved in the program development cycle?
Plan, code, compile, test
What is the purpose of a compiler or interpreter in programming?
Translate program into machine language
Which type of memory is lost when the power is turned off in a computer system?
RAM
What are logic errors in a computer program?
Errors in program logic producing incorrect output
What is the purpose of desk-checking in programming?
'Walking through' program logic on paper
What does an algorithm represent in programming?
Sequence of steps or rules to solve a problem
Programming involves which of the following tasks?
Writing software instructions
What is the purpose of putting a program into production?
Move the program from testing to daily usage
What type of symbol is used to represent input operations in flowcharts?
Parallelogram
Which programming paradigm focuses on procedures that programmers create?
Procedural programming
What is the purpose of a decision symbol in a flowchart?
To show decision-making points
In pseudocode, what does 'stop' symbolize?
The end of a program
Which type of program error is more challenging to identify: logical errors or syntax errors?
Logical errors
What does an integrated development environment (IDE) provide to programmers?
An editor, compiler, and other programming tools
Which aspect of newer programming languages makes them easier to use compared to older languages?
Greater similarity to natural language
What shape is commonly used for terminal symbols in flowcharts?
'Lozenge' shape
In programming environments, what does a text editor allow users to create?
'Text' files
What do graphical user interfaces (GUI) provide users when interacting with a program?
Interaction through a graphical environment
Test your knowledge on common words and actions used in pseudocode such as reading, printing, computing, initializing, incrementing, and decrementing. Also, explore conditional statements and how they work based on Boolean results.
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