Programming Basics Quiz

What is programming?

• The writing of computer code to create a program

• Creating algorithms to solve a problem

• Creating a flowchart to solve a problem

What is a variable?

• A variable is a number

• A variable is a message input by the user

• A variable is a location in memory that we use to store data

Why are variables so named?

• Variables are so named because we can choose whether or not to use them

• Variables are so named because the data we store in them can change

• Variables are so named because we can change their names

A variable is needed to record a student's surname. Which of the following would be the most meaningful variable name?

• name

• student_surname

• studentName

How can strings and variables be told apart?

• The data in a string is stored inside quotes

• By its name

• By its size

In programming what name is given to the data type which represents any combination of characters on a keyboard?

• Integers

• Strings

• Floating point numbers

In programming what name is given to the data type which represents decimal numbers?

• Integers

• Strings

• Floating point numbers

In programming what name is given to the data type which represents whole numbers?

• Integers

• Strings

• Floating point numbers

Which statement is used to specify a decimal number?

• int

• str

• float

What statement is used to obtain a value for a variable from a user?

• get

• input

• fetch