Question 1

You represent a decision in a flowchart by drawing a decision symbol, which is shaped like a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   parallelogram
B)   square
C)   diamond
D)   circle C

Question 2

A ____ error results when you use a syntactically correct statement but use the wrong one for the current context.

Accepted Answer

A)   syntax
B)   logical
C)   semantic
D)   programming B

Question 3

A(n) ____________________ programmer would approach a problem by dividing the process into manageable subtasks.

Accepted Answer

procedural

Question 4

Software can be classified into two broad types: application software and programming software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Every programming language has rules governing its word usage and punctuation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The major difference between the two main programming styles in use today is the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   use of flowcharts versus pseudocode
B)   testing procedure used by the programmer
C)   programmer's focus during the earliest planning stages of a project
D)   programming language used

Question 7

Besides the popular, comprehensive programming languages such as Java and C++, many programmers use scripting languages such as Python, Lua, Perl, and PHP.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Computer programmers often refer to memory addresses using ____ notation.

Accepted Answer

A)   binary
B)   indirect
C)   mathematical
D)   hexadecimal

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Currently, there are two major techniques used...

Question 10

When instructions are carried out, a program runs, or ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When instructions are carried out, a program...

Question 11

To enter the program into a computer so you can translate and execute it, you usually use a keyboard to type program statements into a(n)____.

Accepted Answer

A)   command line
B)   input screen
C)   editor
D)   word processor

Question 12

The heart of the programming process lies in planning the program's logic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A(n) ____________________ is the sequence of steps necessary to solve any problem.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is the sequence of steps...

Question 14

A(n) ____ is a program that you use to create simple text files.

Accepted Answer

A)   text editor
B)   IDE
C)   GUI
D)   GDE

Question 15

Describe the function of a compiler and an interpreter.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the function of a compiler and...

Question 16

The repetition of a series of steps is called a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   repeat flow
B)   loop
C)   flow
D)   infinite loop

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of List the features that are commonly included...

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are some of the features provided...

Question 19

Professional computer programmers write programs to satisfy their own needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When you draw a flowchart, you use a(n) ____________________ to represent the input symbol, which indicates an input operation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When you draw a flowchart, you use...

Exam 1: An Overview of Computers and Proramming

You represent a decision in a flowchart by drawing a decision symbol, which is shaped like a ____.

A ____ error results when you use a syntactically correct statement but use the wrong one for the current context.

A(n) ____________________ programmer would approach a problem by dividing the process into manageable subtasks.

Software can be classified into two broad types: application software and programming software.

Every programming language has rules governing its word usage and punctuation.

The major difference between the two main programming styles in use today is the ____.

Besides the popular, comprehensive programming languages such as Java and C++, many programmers use scripting languages such as Python, Lua, Perl, and PHP.

Computer programmers often refer to memory addresses using ____ notation.

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

When instructions are carried out, a program runs, or ____________________.

To enter the program into a computer so you can translate and execute it, you usually use a keyboard to type program statements into a(n) ____.

The heart of the programming process lies in planning the program's logic.

A(n) ____________________ is the sequence of steps necessary to solve any problem.

A(n) ____ is a program that you use to create simple text files.

Describe the function of a compiler and an interpreter.

The repetition of a series of steps is called a(n) ____.

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

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

Professional computer programmers write programs to satisfy their own needs.

When you draw a flowchart, you use a(n) ____________________ to represent the input symbol, which indicates an input operation.