Question 1

Match each term with a statement below.

-English-like representation of the logical steps it takes to solve a problem
A)volatile memory
B)software
C)syntax error
D)machine language
E)sentinel
F)pseudocode
G)hardware
H)flowchart
I)flowlines
J)documentation

Accepted Answer

Pseudocode is an informal high-level description of the operating principle of a computer program or other algorithm. It uses the structural conventions of a normal programming language, but is intended for human reading rather than machine reading. This makes it a "English-like representation of the logical steps it takes to solve a problem."

Question 2

Match each term with a statement below.

-Incorrectly spelled words,or reversing the proper order of two words in a computer program
A)volatile memory
B)software
C)syntax error
D)machine language
E)sentinel
F)pseudocode
G)hardware
H)flowchart
I)flowlines
J)documentation

Accepted Answer

Syntax errors in programming refer to mistakes in the use of the programming language's grammar rules, such as misspelling commands or incorrectly ordering words.

Question 3

Currently,there are two major techniques used to develop programs and their procedures.Name and describe them.

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Question 4

Describe temporary and permanent storage.

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Question 5

Match each term with a statement below.

-Instructions that tell the computer what to do
A)volatile memory
B)software
C)syntax error
D)machine language
E)sentinel
F)pseudocode
G)hardware
H)flowchart
I)flowlines
J)documentation

Accepted Answer

Software is a set of instructions that tell the computer what to do.

Question 6

Match each term with a statement below.

-Equipment,or the physical devices,associated with a computer
A)volatile memory
B)software
C)syntax error
D)machine language
E)sentinel
F)pseudocode
G)hardware
H)flowchart
I)flowlines
J)documentation

Accepted Answer

Hardware refers to the physical devices associated with a computer, such as the CPU, memory modules, and peripheral devices.

Question 7

What are some of the features provided by modern programming languages that were not available in older programming languages?

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Question 8

Discuss two ways that you can enter a program into a computer.

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Question 9

Match each term with a statement below.

-Contents are lost when the computer is turned off or loses power
A)volatile memory
B)software
C)syntax error
D)machine language
E)sentinel
F)pseudocode
G)hardware
H)flowchart
I)flowlines
J)documentation

Accepted Answer

Volatile memory, such as RAM (Random Access Memory), loses its contents when power is turned off, distinguishing it from non-volatile memory types like hard drives and SSDs which retain data without power.

Question 10

Match each term with a statement below.

-Preselected value that stops the execution of a program
A)volatile memory
B)software
C)syntax error
D)machine language
E)sentinel
F)pseudocode
G)hardware
H)flowchart
I)flowlines
J)documentation

Accepted Answer

A sentinel is a preselected value that signals the end of a data set or stops the execution of a program, often used in loops or iterative statements.

Question 11

How is a decision represented in a flowchart?

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Question 12

Describe the function of a compiler and an interpreter.

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Question 13

What is involved in putting a program into production?

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Question 14

Match each term with a statement below.

-All the supporting paperwork for a program
A)volatile memory
B)software
C)syntax error
D)machine language
E)sentinel
F)pseudocode
G)hardware
H)flowchart
I)flowlines
J)documentation

Accepted Answer

Documentation refers to all the supporting paperwork and manuals for a program, detailing its operation, functionality, and how to use it.

Question 15

List the features that are commonly included with an IDE editor.

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Question 16

How does a program recognize the end of an input file?

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Question 17

Match each term with a statement below.

-Represent(s)the millions of on\off circuits within the computer
A)volatile memory
B)software
C)syntax error
D)machine language
E)sentinel
F)pseudocode
G)hardware
H)flowchart
I)flowlines
J)documentation

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-Represent(s)the...

Question 18

Match each term with a statement below.

-Used to show the correct sequence of statements
A)volatile memory
B)software
C)syntax error
D)machine language
E)sentinel
F)pseudocode
G)hardware
H)flowchart
I)flowlines
J)documentation

Accepted Answer

Flowlines are used in flowcharts to show the correct sequence of statements or steps in a process.

Question 19

What is a variable and how is it used in a program?

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Question 20

Match each term with a statement below.

-Pictorial representation of the logical steps it takes to solve a problem
A)volatile memory
B)software
C)syntax error
D)machine language
E)sentinel
F)pseudocode
G)hardware
H)flowchart
I)flowlines
J)documentation

Accepted Answer

A flowchart is a pictorial representation of the logical steps it takes to solve a problem, using symbols and flowlines to depict the process flow.

Quiz 1: An Overview of Computers and Programming

Match each term with a statement below. -English-like representation of the logical steps it takes to solve a problem

Match each term with a statement below. -Incorrectly spelled words,or reversing the proper order of two words in a computer program

Currently,there are two major techniques used to develop programs and their procedures.Name and describe them.

Describe temporary and permanent storage.

Match each term with a statement below. -Instructions that tell the computer what to do

Match each term with a statement below. -Equipment,or the physical devices,associated with a computer

What are some of the features provided by modern programming languages that were not available in older programming languages?

Discuss two ways that you can enter a program into a computer.

Match each term with a statement below. -Contents are lost when the computer is turned off or loses power

Match each term with a statement below. -Preselected value that stops the execution of a program

How is a decision represented in a flowchart?

Describe the function of a compiler and an interpreter.

What is involved in putting a program into production?

Match each term with a statement below. -All the supporting paperwork for a program

List the features that are commonly included with an IDE editor.

How does a program recognize the end of an input file?

Match each term with a statement below. -Represent(s) the millions of on\off circuits within the computer

Match each term with a statement below. -Used to show the correct sequence of statements

What is a variable and how is it used in a program?

Match each term with a statement below. -Pictorial representation of the logical steps it takes to solve a problem