Paper 2: Programming Quiz

Which of the following statements best describes an algorithm?

• An algorithm tests that the program once it has been created.
• An algorithm is used to make sure that the program runs correctly.
• An algorithm is a logical step-by-step process for solving a problem.
• An algorithm is a logical program which contains variables and instructions.

Which of the following statements best describes a variable?

• A variable is a named value which can change when the program is running.
• A variable is a named value which can't change when the program is running.
• A variable is used to store data.
• A variable can change.

Which are examples of Boolean operators?

• AND, OR and NOT

• Greater than (>), less than (<) and equal to (==)

• Multiplication (*), subtraction (-), addition (+) and division (/)

• Picking random numbers

Which are examples of comparison operators?

• AND, OR and NOT

• Greater than (>), less than (<) and equal to (==)

• Multiplication (*), subtraction (-), addition (+) and division (/)

• Picking random numbers

Which are examples of operators?

• AND, OR and NOT
• Greater than (>), less than (<) and equal to (=)
• Multiplication (*), subtraction (-), addition (+) and division (/)
• Picking random numbers

Which sentence best describes iteration?

• Code which is in the correct order.
• Code which can repeat a set number of times.
• Code which will only run if certain criteria is met.
• Code which can repeat either a set number of times or when a condition is met.

How can a programmer be efficient with their programming?

• By making sure that the lines of code is in the correct order.
• By making sure that the correct functions are used.
• By getting a friend to test their code.
• By making sure that the program works in as few lines of code as possible.

Which Python code is associated with selection?

• IF, ELIF and ELSE
• For i in range()
• While
• Import

Which Python code is NOT associated with iteration?

• IF, ELIF and ELSE
• For i in range()
• While

Which Python code is used to repeat code a set number of times?

• IF, ELIF and ELSE
• For i in range()
• While