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Question 1

What is the purpose of an algorithm?

Answer 1

To provide a step-by-step procedure for solving a problem.

Question 2

True or False: A flowchart is a visual representation of an algorithm.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: An algorithm must have a defined ____ and ____.

Answer 3

input; output

Question 4

What is a variable in programming?

Answer 4

A storage location identified by a name that holds a value.

Question 5

What does the term ‘iteration’ mean in programming?

Answer 5

The repetition of a process or set of instructions in a program.

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a data type? A) Integer B) String C) Loop D) Boolean

Answer 6

C) Loop

Question 7

What is a conditional statement?

Answer 7

A statement that executes a particular action based on whether a condition is true or false.

Question 8

True or False: A list is a type of data structure that holds an ordered collection of items.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What is meant by ‘syntax error’?

Answer 9

An error that occurs when the code violates the rules of the programming language.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The ____ loop continues until a specified condition is met.

Answer 10

while

Question 11

What is the purpose of a function in programming?

Answer 11

To encapsulate a block of code that performs a specific task and can be reused.

Question 12

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a valid variable name? A) 1stVariable B) first-variable C) firstVariable D) first variable

Answer 12

C) firstVariable

Question 13

What does ‘debugging’ refer to?

Answer 13

The process of finding and fixing errors in code.

Question 14

True or False: A Boolean data type can only hold true or false values.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

What is pseudocode?

Answer 15

A method of designing algorithms using informal language that resembles programming code.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: A ____ is a collection of related data items.

Answer 16

record

Question 17

What is the difference between ‘syntax’ and ‘semantics’ in programming?

Answer 17

Syntax refers to the structure of the code, while semantics refers to the meaning of the code.

Question 18

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is used to store multiple values in one variable? A) Integer B) Array C) String D) Boolean

Answer 18

B) Array

Question 19

What is an ‘if statement’ used for?

Answer 19

To execute code only if a specified condition is true.

Question 20

True or False: A ‘for loop’ is typically used when the number of iterations is known.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

What does ‘API’ stand for?

Answer 21

Application Programming Interface

Question 22

Fill in the blank: A ____ is a named block of code that can be executed by calling it.

Answer 22

function

Question 23

What is the role of comments in code?

Answer 23

To provide explanations and notes for anyone reading the code.

Question 24

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of a programming language? A) HTML B) CSS C) Python D) SQL

Answer 24

C) Python

Question 25

What is a 'loop' in programming?

Answer 25

A construct that repeats a block of code multiple times.

Question 26

True or False: A constant is a variable whose value can change during program execution.

Answer 26

False

Question 27

What is 'recursion' in programming?

Answer 27

A process where a function calls itself to solve a problem.

Question 28

Fill in the blank: The ____ statement is used to exit a loop or function.

Answer 28

break

Question 29

What is the main purpose of using a 'switch statement'?

Answer 29

To simplify the process of writing multiple conditional statements.

Question 30

Multiple Choice: In which part of a program is data typically stored? A) Input B) Output C) Storage D) Processing

Answer 30

C) Storage

Question 31

What is a 'syntax error'?

Answer 31

An error that occurs when the code does not conform to the rules of the programming language.