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Which of the following is an example of a floating-point number?

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8.02

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What keyword is used in pseudocode to represent a loop with a condition at its beginning?

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WHILE

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What is branching in computer programming?

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A method to execute a different sequence of instructions based on a condition

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In a flowchart, what does a parallelogram represent?

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Input or output

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What is the main purpose of adding comments to a program?

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To explain different parts of the program

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What should be done before starting to code a program?

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Decide what the program should do.

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What does the term “syntax” refer to in computer programming?

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The rules for how to write the language.

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What is the main purpose of a compiler in compiled programming languages?

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To convert the code into machine language

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What does an array store?

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A collection of variables of the same type

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What does it mean for an array to be multidimensional?

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It can hold arrays within arrays.

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What is the role of a query in a database search?

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To search the database and find matching records

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What does the NOT operation do to a condition?

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Inverts it

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What is the purpose of adding comments to your code?

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To explain what each part of the code does

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What does the relational operator != mean?

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is not equal

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Which symbol is used to show the logical flow of the program in a flowchart?

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Arrow

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Which of the following is an example of an integer?

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What does a function return after it runs?

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A value

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Which of the following is a string?

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‘Hello World”

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What happens when the condition in a While loop is no longer met?

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The loop stops running.

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What is the result of the expression !True?

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False

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What is one advantage of interpreted languages?

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They are platform-independent.

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What happens when you enter a number as a character?

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You cannot perform math operations with it.

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What is the main purpose of pseudocode?

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To describe what the code will do using plain language

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In what areas is assembly language still used today?

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Specialized areas

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What makes it easier for humans to read and write instructions for computers?
Programming languages
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What should be done before starting to code a program?
Decide what the program should do.
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Which of the following is NOT a programming language
HTML
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Which type of loop runs a specific number of times?
For loop
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What is a variable in a computer program?
A container that holds data for use later
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What do you put inside the parentheses when using a function?
The arguments or values the function needs to process
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What is a function in programming?
A piece of code that does one specific job
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Which type of loop keeps running as long as a certain condition is met?
While loop
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In a flowchart, what does a parallelogram represent?
Input or output
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What is a character in programming?
A single letter, symbol, or number
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Why is code written in assembly language more efficient?
It allows direct access to hardware.
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What is the purpose of using functions in programming?
To avoid repeating the same code
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What is the main purpose of query languages?
To get information from databases
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Which number type would you use for precise financial calculations?
Fixed-point
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What is the result of the expression !True?
False
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What is a constant in a computer program?
A value that never changes
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Which type of loop runs a specific number of times?
for loop
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What type of value can a Boolean variable store?
True or False
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What does an array store?
A collection of variables of the same type
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What is an array?
A special type of variable that holds many values at once
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What is the main purpose of pseudocode?
To describe what the code will do using plain language
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What is an escape character used for in a string?
To include special characters in the output
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Which Boolean operation returns True only if both conditions are True?
AND
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What is an object in object-oriented programming (OOP)?
A specific model built from a class.
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What is encapsulation in object-oriented programming (OOP)?
The technique of keeping variables secure inside a class.
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What is bytecode?
A low-level language that is interpreted by a runtime engine
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What is a loop in programming?
A sequence of instructions that is executed repeatedly.
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What is a class in object-oriented programming (OOP)?
A blueprint or template for creating objects.
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What is the main advantage of using bytecode?
It can run on any computer with a runtime engine.
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What do you put inside the parentheses when using a function?
The arguments or values the function needs to process
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Who created the first computer program?
Ada Lovelace
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What does a diamond shape in a flowchart indicate?
A decision point
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Why is the planning process important in programming?
It ensures a well-thought-out program.
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Which of the following is a loop with a condition at its ending?
REPEAT-UNTIL
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What is sequential flow in a program?
Code that runs in the order it is written

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