2024-2025 IGCSE Computer Science Topic 6 and Topic 10

Question 1

What is the purpose of a flowchart in programming?

Answer 1

To visually represent the sequence of steps or decisions needed to perform a process.

Question 2

True or False: A variable in programming can hold multiple values at the same time.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the basic unit of data in a computer.

Answer 3

bit

Question 4

Which of the following is a type of loop in programming? A) If statement B) For loop C) Function

Answer 4

B) For loop

Question 5

What is an algorithm?

Answer 5

A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or performing a task.

Question 6

What does ‘syntax’ refer to in programming?

Answer 6

The set of rules that defines the combinations of symbols that are considered to be correctly structured programs.

Question 7

True or False: A compiler translates high-level code into machine code.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

What is the main function of an operating system?

Answer 8

To manage computer hardware and software resources and provide common services for computer programs.

Question 9

Fill in the blank: In binary, the number 10 is represented as __________.

Answer 9

2

Question 10

Which data structure uses a Last In First Out (LIFO) principle?

Answer 10

Stack

Question 11

What is a syntax error?

Answer 11

An error in the code that violates the grammatical rules of the programming language.

Question 12

True or False: An array can store values of different data types.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

What does ‘debugging’ refer to in programming?

Answer 13

The process of finding and fixing errors in a program.

Question 14

Fill in the blank: A __________ is a named storage location in memory that holds a value.

Answer 14

variable

Question 15

Which of the following is not a programming language? A) Python B) HTML C) Java

Answer 15

B) HTML

Question 16

What is the purpose of conditional statements in programming?

Answer 16

To perform different actions based on whether a specified condition is true or false.

Question 17

True or False: A string is a data type that represents a sequence of characters.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

What is the difference between a function and a procedure?

Answer 18

A function returns a value, while a procedure does not.

Question 19

Fill in the blank: The __________ model is used to describe the behavior of a system in terms of inputs and outputs.

Answer 19

input-output

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of a high-level programming language? A) Assembly B) C++ C) Machine Code

Answer 20

B) C++

Question 21

What is an event-driven program?

Answer 21

A program that responds to user inputs or events.

Question 22

True or False: The ‘while’ loop will execute at least once.

Answer 22

False

Question 23

Fill in the blank: A __________ is a collection of related data that can be treated as a single unit.

Answer 23

record

Question 24

What is the purpose of an IDE (Integrated Development Environment)?

Answer 24

To provide a comprehensive facility to programmers for software development.

Question 25

Which of the following is a characteristic of object-oriented programming? A) Inheritance B) Sequencing C) Recursion

Answer 25

A) Inheritance