An informal, code-like language used to plan a program's logic before writing the real code.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a flowchart?

Written in plain English as a step-by-step procedure.

What is the function of the Process (Rectangle) symbol in a flowchart?

An action or a step to be followed.

What does the I/O Data (Parallelogram) symbol represent in a flowchart?

Indicates data input or output.

What is the primary function of a translator in programming?

To convert source code into machine code

Which of the following is NOT a feature of a translator? Converts source code into machine code Reports syntax errors in the code Executes machine code directly Converts binary code into source code

Converts binary code into source code

Why is a translator necessary for programming?

Computers can only understand binary code

What is the main difference between a compiler and an interpreter in terms of program translation?

A compiler translates the entire program at once, while an interpreter translates the program line by line.

What is the result of using a compiler during program execution?

Faster performance during run-time.

What happens when an interpreter encounters an error in the program?

It stops as soon as it finds the first error.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a compiler?

Creates a separate executable file.

What is the purpose of the `#include` directive in a C++ program?

It tells the compiler to include the "input/output stream" library.

What does the `using namespace std;` statement do in a C++ program?

It specifies the standard namespace where `cout` lives.

What is the role of the `int main()` function in a C++ program?

It is the starting point where all C++ programs begin execution.

What does the `cout` statement do in the "Hello, World!" program?

It prints the string "Hello, World!" to the console.

What is the purpose of the `return 0;` statement in a C++ program?

It tells the operating system that the program finished successfully.

What is the purpose of a semicolon (;) in C++ syntax?

It ends every C++ statement, similar to a period in a sentence.

Which of the following statements about strings in C++ is correct?

Strings are enclosed in double quotes ("...") and are case-sensitive.

It prints output to the console using the stream insertion operator.

What is the function of the newline character `\n` in C++?

It moves the output to the next line when inside a string.

What does the single-line comment symbol `//` do in C++?

It ignores any text after it on that line.

What is the difference between a compiler and an interpreter?

A compiler translates the entire code at once, while an interpreter translates code line by line

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What is programming?

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A set of rules that lets a human tell a computer what to do.

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What does programming involve?

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Writing instructions for a computer to follow.

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What is a programming language?

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A specific language used to program a computer.

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What role does a programming language play?

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Acts as an intermediate between humans and computers.

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Which of the following is an example of a powerful, high-level programming language?

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C++

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What is an algorithm?

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A step-by-step procedure or list of commands to solve a specific problem.

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What is the purpose of a flowchart?

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To visually represent an algorithm using standard symbols to show the flow of logic.

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