Programming Basics for Year 2: Interactive Quizzes and Learning

Question 1

What is a loop in programming? Give an example of when it might be useful.

Accepted Answer

Running a set of instructions over and over until a condition is met.

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Repeating a set number of instructions using a variable to count the number of times.

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Storing data in a programming language.

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Stopping a program from running.

Question 2

In a video game, we want to store the player's name. Which data type should we use?

Accepted Answer

Text

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Number

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True/False

Question 3

When we create a list of instructions for the computer, why is it important to arrange them in a specific order?

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The order of the instructions tells the computer what to do first, then second, and so on.

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The order doesn't matter, the computer will understand what to do.

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The order only affects how the instructions appear on the screen.

Question 4

To check if a number is negative or positive, which programming construct should you use?

Accepted Answer

If-else statement

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Loop

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Variable

Question 5

Which Python loop will correctly add up all the numbers from 1 to 10?

Accepted Answer

for i in range(1, 11):
 total += i

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for i in range(0, 10):
 total += i

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while i <= 10:
 total += i
 i += 1

Question 6

In Python, we can create special blocks of code called 'functions' to group and name similar tasks. How do we create a function named 'greet'?

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def greet():

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function greet():

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greet = function():

Question 7

In Python, what is the purpose of the `elif` statement?

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Checks if the previous condition was `False` and then runs the code.

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Checks if the previous condition was `True` and then runs the code.

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Checks if both the previous condition and the current condition are `True` and then runs the code.

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Stops the program from running.

Question 8

What is a key benefit of using functions in programming?

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Functions break down code into smaller, clearer sections.

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Functions speed up programs.

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Functions are only needed in complex programs.

Question 9

In a program, which of these means doing steps one after another?

Accepted Answer

Following a Sequence

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Repeating a Loop

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Storing data in a Variable

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Displaying text and values on a screen

Question 10

To make a program repeat a part of the code, what do we use?

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A Loop

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A Variable

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A Function

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An Expression

Question 11

Which of these can keep information inside a program?

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A Variable

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A Function

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A Loop

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A Sequence

Question 12

Which type of variable can only store either 'yes' or 'no'?

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Boolean

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Integer

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String

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Float

Question 13

How can we ask a person using our program to give us information?

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By using the Input() function

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By using the Print() function

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By using the Math() function

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By using the Random() function

Question 14

What is it called when there is a mistake in a program?

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A bug

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A feature

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A comment

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A variable

Question 15

Which of these instructions should come first to make the character move forward?

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Move forward

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Turn left

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Move backward

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Turn right

Question 16

What will happen if we tell the program to repeat a set of instructions without specifying how many times to repeat?

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The program will run forever

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The program will stop running

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The program will repeat the instructions once

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The program will ignore the instructions

Question 17

Why do we use variables in our programs?

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To store information that we can use later

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To make our programs run faster

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To make our programs easier to read

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To create loops

Question 18

What's the difference between an instruction and a function?

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An instruction is a single step in our program, while a function is a named group of instructions that can be used multiple times

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A function is a single step in our program, while an instruction is a named group of instructions that can be used multiple times

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Instructions and functions are the same thing

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Functions cannot be used multiple times

Question 19

Why do we add comments to our programs?

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To make our programs easier to read and understand

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To make our programs run faster

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To create loops

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To store information

Question 20

What do we use to repeat a set of instructions multiple times in a program?

Accepted Answer

A loop

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A variable

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A function

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An event

Question 21

Which of these is NOT a basic data type in Python?

Accepted Answer

Array

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Number

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String

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List

Question 22

What happens when you use a 'repeat 3' block?

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The code inside the block will run 3 times

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The code outside the block will run 3 times

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The sprite will move 3 times

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Nothing happens

Question 23

What is the use of a variable?

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To store information

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To control the sprite's movement

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To change the background colour

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To play a sound

Question 24

What occurs when the 'stop' button is clicked?

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The program stops running

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The sprite moves faster

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The background colour changes

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A new sprite is added

Question 25

What is the purpose of adding comments to a program?

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To make the code easier to understand

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To speed up the program

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To change the appearance of the sprite

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To store information

Question 26

Which of these is the correct way to create a variable named 'x' in Python?

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x = 5

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make x as 5

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name x to 5

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x := 5

Question 27

What will the following Python code print? `x = 5; x += 3; print(x)`

Accepted Answer

8

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3

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5

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15

Question 28

What does the following code do? `if x > 5: print('x is greater than 5')`

Accepted Answer

Prints 'x is greater than 5' if x is greater than 5

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Prints 'x is greater than 5' if x is less than 5

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Prints 'x is not greater than 5' if x is greater than 5

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Prints 'x is not greater than 5' if x is less than 5

Question 29

Which of these is a proper Python function?

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def my_function:

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function my_function():

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my_function()

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make my_function:

Question 30

What does the following code do? `for i in range(2, 10, 2): print(i)`

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Prints even numbers from 2 to 10

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Prints odd numbers from 2 to 10

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Prints numbers from 2 to 10

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Prints nothing

Question 31

When we want to make a computer do something, what is the first thing we should do?

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Write a step-by-step plan

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Create a loop

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Name a variable

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Save the program

Question 32

In Scratch, what shape do we use to repeat a step many times?

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[]

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{}

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()

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<>

Question 33

What is a variable used for in programming?

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To remember a value

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To make a loop

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To show something on the screen

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To stop the program

Question 34

What is a variable in programming?

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A named box in the computer's memory that can store information

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A type of sprite

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A command that starts the program

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A loop that repeats the same code over and over again

Question 35

What is the purpose of a variable in a program?

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To store information.

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To print messages.

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To control the flow of the program.

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a type of data that can be stored in a variable?

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Sounds

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Numbers

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Text

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Booleans

Question 37

What is the difference between a command and a variable?

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Commands are actions that the program performs, while variables are used to store information.

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Variables are actions that the program performs, while commands are used to store information.

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There is no difference between a command and a variable.

Question 38

What is the purpose of the 'input' command?

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To get information from the user.

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To print information to the screen.

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To store information in a variable.

Question 39

Which of the following is the correct syntax for an 'if' statement?

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if (condition) { code }

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if (condition) code

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if condition { code }

Question 40

How do you create a new variable named `score` with a value of 10 in Python?

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score = 10

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create score = 10

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set score 10

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let score = 10

Question 41

What do we use when we want our computer to repeat a series of instructions?

Accepted Answer

A loop

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A variable

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A function

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An array

Question 42

What is the correct way to write a loop in Python that prints the numbers from 1 to 5?

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for i in range(1, 6):
 print(i)

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for i = 1 to 5:
 print(i)

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while i < 6:
 print(i)

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repeat 5:
 print(i)

Question 43

How do you compare two numbers in Python to see if they are equal?

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if a == b:

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if a = b:

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if a is b:

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if a equals b:

Question 44

How do you create a comment in Python?

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Using #

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Using //

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Using /* */

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Using --

Question 45

What is a 'loop' used for in programming?

Accepted Answer

To repeat instructions multiple times

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To store information

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To make decisions

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To show information on the screen

Question 46

What is a 'variable' in programming?

Accepted Answer

A special name used to store information

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An instruction that tells the computer what to do

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A way to repeat a set of instructions

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A way to show information on the screen

Question 47

What is 'debugging' in programming?

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Finding and fixing errors in a program

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Writing new code

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Testing a program

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Documenting a program

Question 48

What is the purpose of a 'function' in programming?

Accepted Answer

To combine related instructions together

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To store information

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To make decisions

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To show information on the screen

Question 49

We have a list of numbers: [5, 17, 3, 8, 2, 19, 27, 9, 12, 22, 11]. Which program below will calculate and print the sum of all the even numbers in the list?

Accepted Answer

total = 0; for num in numbers: if num%2 == 0: total += num; print(total)

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for num in numbers: print(num)

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total = 0; for num in numbers: total += num; print(total)

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for num in numbers: if num%2 == 1: print(num)

Question 50

What does a loop do in a program?

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Lets you repeat a block of code multiple times.

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Makes choices.

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Stores information.

Question 51

What is the correct order for writing a simple program?

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1. Define variables 2. Write the code 3. Run the program

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3. Run the program 2. Write the code 1. Define variables

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1. Run the program 3. Run the program 2. Write the code

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2. Write the code 1. Define variables 3. Run the program

Question 52

Which type of loop tells the computer to repeat a block of code a fixed number of times?

Accepted Answer

For loop

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Do-while loop

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Repeat loop

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While loop

Question 53

What symbol do we use to assign a value to a variable?

Accepted Answer

=

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*

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+

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-

Question 54

What is a variable used for in programming?

Accepted Answer

To store information that can change.

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To store information that never changes.

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To create new functions.

Question 55

What is the main purpose of using a debugger in programming?

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To help find and fix errors in the code

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To create documentation for the program

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To speed up the program's execution

Question 56

When writing a program, what is the first thing you should do?

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Plan the program

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Write the code

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Debug the program

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Test the program

Question 57

What is a variable used for in programming?

Accepted Answer

To store information

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To create loops

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To write instructions

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To measure distance

Question 58

Which of these is NOT a type of loop?

Accepted Answer

If statement

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For loop

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While loop

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Repeat loop

Question 59

What is the main purpose of an algorithm?

Accepted Answer

To provide step-by-step instructions for solving a problem

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To debug programs

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To run programs

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To store data

Question 60

What is a flowchart used for in programming?

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To show the logical flow of a program

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To debug a program

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To store data

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To run a program

Question 61

What is the goal of debugging in programming?

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To find and fix errors in a program

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To write code for a program

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To plan a program

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To test a program

Question 62

What is the main role of a programmer?

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To design, build, and maintain computer programs

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To fix computers

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To use computers

Question 63

What is a key difference between binary numbers and decimal numbers?

Accepted Answer

Binary numbers use only 0s and 1s, while decimal numbers use 0s to 9s.

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Decimal numbers are used by computers, while binary numbers are used by humans.

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Binary numbers are larger than decimal numbers.

Question 64

What is a Boolean expression used for?

Accepted Answer

To evaluate if a statement is true or false

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To create a loop

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To store a value