Topic 7 - Programming

In a flow chart a rectangle shape is used when?

• Any action like a calculation or assigning variables is required
• A decision is needed like a question or IF statement
• An input or output is needed

What is Pseudo code?

• A simple way of describing a set of instructions that does not have to use specific syntax of a programming language
• A programming language
• A way of coding a program

What is Pseudo code used for?

• To plan algorithms using plain English
• To program every piece of software
• To plan algorithms using a specific programming language

What shape represents a decision in a flow chart?

• A diamond
• An oval
• A rectangle

What is an algorithm?

• A set of step by step instructions for a computer to follow to solve a problem
• Software that analysis data
• A hardware device that stores data

What are algorithms used for?

• Algorithms can be used in many different areas where instruction sets are needed
• Algorithms are only used by computers 
• Algorithms are only used in planning

What is a bubble sort?

• An algorithm that sorts a list of numbers into the correct order 
• An algorithm that finds the highest number in a list
• An algorithm that fins the lowest number in a list

What is a variable?

• Data that is stored in a memory location that can be changed
• Data that is stored in a memory location that cannot be changed
• Data that is produced by a computer, that cannot be changed

What is syntax?

• The set of rules about how to use a particular programming language
• A way to plan algorithms in plain English
• The structure used to create a flowchart

When is an expression used?

• In a statement when working with values
• To create an algorithm
• To debug a problem