Pseudocode

Question 1

What is pseudocode?

Answer 1

A high-level description of an algorithm that uses the structural conventions of programming languages.

Question 2

True or False: Pseudocode can be executed by a computer.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: Pseudocode is used to outline the _____ of a program.

Answer 3

logic

Question 4

Which of the following is a common structure used in pseudocode? A) If statements B) Loops C) Functions D) All of the above

Answer 4

D) All of the above

Question 5

What does ‘IF condition THEN’ represent in pseudocode?

Answer 5

A statement that executes a code if the condition is true.

Question 6

What is the purpose of a loop in pseudocode?

Answer 6

To repeat a code based on a condition.

Question 7

True or False: Pseudocode can include comments.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Which keyword is typically used to start a loop in pseudocode?

Answer 8

FOR or WHILE

Question 9

What does ‘END IF’ signify in pseudocode?

Answer 9

The conclusion of an IF statement.

Question 10

How is a variable usually declared in pseudocode?

Answer 10

Using the ‘SET’ or ‘DECLARE’ keyword.

Question 11

What is the output of the following pseudocode? SET x = 5, IF x > 3 THEN OUTPUT ‘Greater’ ELSE OUTPUT ‘Smaller’.

Answer 11

Greater

Question 12

What is the primary benefit of using pseudocode?

Answer 12

It helps programmers plan and visualize algorithms without worrying about syntax.

Question 13

Fill in the blank: In pseudocode, an array can be represented as a _____ of elements.

Answer 13

list

Question 14

What does ‘REPEAT UNTIL’ indicate in pseudocode?

Answer 14

A loop that continues until a specified condition is true.

Question 15

What is the purpose of indentation in pseudocode?

Answer 15

To represent the structure of the code.

Question 16

True or False: Pseudocode must adhere strictly to programming language syntax.

Answer 16

False

Question 17

What is a common way to represent input in pseudocode?

Answer 17

Using the keyword ‘INPUT’.

Question 18

What does ‘OUTPUT’ do in pseudocode?

Answer 18

It displays a value or message to the user.

Question 19

What is the purpose of algorithms in programming?

Answer 19

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

Question 20

What is a decision structure in pseudocode?

Answer 20

A structure that allows branching based on conditions, such as IF statements.

Question 21

Fill in the blank: The main function of a _____ in pseudocode is to perform a specific task.

Answer 21

procedure

Question 22

What does ‘WHILE condition DO’ signify in pseudocode?

Answer 22

A loop that continues executing as long as the condition is true.

Question 23

True or False: Pseudocode can be used to communicate algorithms to non-programmers.

Answer 23

True

Question 24

What is the significance of ‘CASE’ statements in pseudocode?

Answer 24

They allow multiple conditions to be analyzed.

Question 25

What is the main difference between pseudocode and flowcharts?

Answer 25

Pseudocode uses text to describe logic, while flowcharts use graphical representations.

Question 26

What does 'SET x = x + 1' accomplish in pseudocode?

Answer 26

It increases the value of x by 1.