Question 1

To design an algorithm, you might begin by recording the steps required to  ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  code the instructions in programming language 
B)  solve the problem manually 
C)  make macaroni and cheese 
D)  create a vector image 
A)  code the instructions in programming language 
B)  solve the problem manually 
C)  make macaroni and cheese 
D)  create a vector image

Question 2

Explain the difference between low-level language and high-level language.

Accepted Answer

Low-level languages. A low-level languag

Question 3

Programming languages can be divided into two major categories: ____ languages.

Accepted Answer

A)  machine and assembly 
B)  low-level and high-level 
C)  compiler and interpreter 
D)  variable and algorithm 
A)  machine and assembly 
B)  low-level and high-level 
C)  compiler and interpreter 
D)  variable and algorithm

Question 4

In the accompanying figure, item 4 indicates a(n) ____ to be processed if the player selected "friendly tunnel."

Accepted Answer

A)  source code 
B)  statement 
C)  symbol 
D)  keyword 
A)  source code 
B)  statement 
C)  symbol 
D)  keyword

Question 5

BASIC is an example of a(n) ____________________ language.

Accepted Answer

The answer of BASIC is an example of a(n) ____________________...

Question 6

The vocabulary of a programming language contains a limited number of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  letters 
B)  numbers 
C)  words 
D)  numerals 
A)  letters 
B)  numbers 
C)  words 
D)  numerals

Question 7

A(n) ____________________, or command, is a word that has a specific meaning and action.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________, or command, is a word...

Question 8

A ____ error occurs when an instruction does not follow the grammar rules of the programming language.

Accepted Answer

A)  syntax 
B)  runtime 
C)  logic 
D)  processing 
A)  syntax 
B)  runtime 
C)  logic 
D)  processing

Question 9

To design a(n) algorithm , you might begin by recording the steps required to solve the problem manually.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The condition that requires a program to branch is often defined by the contents of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  algorithms 
B)  variables 
C)  memory modules 
D)  keywords 
A)  algorithms 
B)  variables 
C)  memory modules 
D)  keywords

Question 11

To make additional repetitions, the computer program must backtrack to the beginning of the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  loop 
B)  code 
C)  variable 
D)  codex 
A)  loop 
B)  code 
C)  variable 
D)  codex

Question 12

A(n) ____ is based on commands specified to a particular CPU or microprocessor family.

Accepted Answer

A)  low-level language 
B)  high-level language 
C)  compiler 
D)  interpreter 
A)  low-level language 
B)  high-level language 
C)  compiler 
D)  interpreter

Question 13

The collection of instructions generated by a compiler is called ____ code.

Accepted Answer

A)  source 
B)  object 
C)  origin 
D)  binary 
A)  source 
B)  object 
C)  origin 
D)  binary

Question 14

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 18-1 Sarah wants to learn more about computer programming and the techniques used to code a program. Since there are so many different programming languages, she has decided to start by working with Python. Sarah does not want to use Python in an online programming environment, so she has downloaded the programming tools and installed them locally. Which menu should she use when she is ready to test her program?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Format menu 
B)  the Run menu 
C)  the Help menu 
D)  the Python menu 
A)  the Format menu 
B)  the Run menu 
C)  the Help menu 
D)  the Python menu

Question 15

Python uses 'if' and 'else' as the keywords for a selection control structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The process of writing computer programs is called computer ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  programming 
B)  writing 
C)  coding 
D)  language 
A)  programming 
B)  writing 
C)  coding 
D)  language

Question 17

The ____ for making a batch of macaroni and cheese is a set of steps that includes boiling water, cooking the macaroni in the water, and making a cheese sauce.

Accepted Answer

A)  code 
B)  codex 
C)  algorithm 
D)  modus operandi 
A)  code 
B)  codex 
C)  algorithm 
D)  modus operandi

Question 18

Software is simply a collection of one or more computer ____ containing a list of instructions for the microprocessor.

Accepted Answer

A)  programs 
B)  codes 
C)  languages 
D)  objects 
A)  programs 
B)  codes 
C)  languages 
D)  objects

Question 19

BASIC, Java, Python, and C are examples of ____ languages because they make the programming process easier by replacing cryptic assembly commands with understandable commands.

Accepted Answer

A)  low-level 
B)  high-level 
C)  compiler 
D)  interpreter 
A)  low-level 
B)  high-level 
C)  compiler 
D)  interpreter

Question 20

Leaving off the colon in the statement while (loopCount would produce a runtime error.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

To design an algorithm, you might begin by recording the steps required to ___.

Explain the difference between low-level language and high-level language.

Programming languages can be divided into two major categories: ____ languages.

In the accompanying figure, item 4 indicates a(n) ____ to be processed if the player selected "friendly tunnel."

BASIC is an example of a(n) ____________________ language.

The vocabulary of a programming language contains a limited number of ____.

A(n) ____________________, or command, is a word that has a specific meaning and action.

A ____ error occurs when an instruction does not follow the grammar rules of the programming language.

To design a(n) algorithm , you might begin by recording the steps required to solve the problem manually.

The condition that requires a program to branch is often defined by the contents of ____.

To make additional repetitions, the computer program must backtrack to the beginning of the ____.

A(n) ____ is based on commands specified to a particular CPU or microprocessor family.

The collection of instructions generated by a compiler is called ____ code.

Python uses 'if' and 'else' as the keywords for a selection control structure.

The process of writing computer programs is called computer ____.

The ____ for making a batch of macaroni and cheese is a set of steps that includes boiling water, cooking the macaroni in the water, and making a cheese sauce.

Software is simply a collection of one or more computer ____ containing a list of instructions for the microprocessor.

BASIC, Java, Python, and C are examples of ____ languages because they make the programming process easier by replacing cryptic assembly commands with understandable commands.

Leaving off the colon in the statement while (loopCount would produce a runtime error.

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To design an algorithm, you might begin by recording the steps required to ___.

Explain the difference between low-level language and high-level language.

Programming languages can be divided into two major categories: ____ languages.

In the accompanying figure, item 4 indicates a(n) ____ to be processed if the player selected "friendly tunnel."

BASIC is an example of a(n) ____________________ language.

The vocabulary of a programming language contains a limited number of ____.

A(n) ____________________, or command, is a word that has a specific meaning and action.

A ____ error occurs when an instruction does not follow the grammar rules of the programming language.

To design a(n) algorithm , you might begin by recording the steps required to solve the problem manually.

The condition that requires a program to branch is often defined by the contents of ____.

To make additional repetitions, the computer program must backtrack to the beginning of the ____.

A(n) ____ is based on commands specified to a particular CPU or microprocessor family.

The collection of instructions generated by a compiler is called ____ code.

Python uses 'if' and 'else' as the keywords for a selection control structure.

The process of writing computer programs is called computer ____.

The ____ for making a batch of macaroni and cheese is a set of steps that includes boiling water, cooking the macaroni in the water, and making a cheese sauce.

Software is simply a collection of one or more computer ____ containing a list of instructions for the microprocessor.

BASIC, Java, Python, and C are examples of ____ languages because they make the programming process easier by replacing cryptic assembly commands with understandable commands.

Leaving off the colon in the statement while (loopCount would produce a runtime error.

Getting Started

Looking at Windows

Installing and Using Software

File Basics

Organizing Files and Folders

Protecting Files

Connecting to the Internet

Browsing and Searching the Web

Sending E-Mail and Attachments

Writing and Printing Documents

Working With Spreadsheets

Accessing Databases

Making Presentations

Recording and Editing Sound

Working With Graphics

Creating Desktop Video and Animation

Looking Under the Hood

Filters