Programming Concepts Flashcard

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What is the main purpose of an algorithm?

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To accomplish a specific task

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Which of the following best describes sequencing in programming?

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Executing statements one at a time, in order

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What is iteration in the context of programming?

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Repeating a step until a condition is met

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How does selection control flow in a program?

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By using 'if…then' statements

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Which of the following is an example of an imperative statement? 'If…then', 'Move forward', 'Repeat until', 'Choose this path'

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'If…then'.

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What is a descriptive qualifier?

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A specific adverb or adjective

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What characterizes natural language?

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It is a structured language that evolves naturally.

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What is binary used for in computing?

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To represent machine code with 0s and 1s

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What does abstraction in programming involve?

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Removing details to manage complexity

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What is the purpose of an artificial language?

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To provide a structured, limited-size language for specific purposes