Computer Programming Test

Logical thinking is:

• the process of solving a problem

• progressively moving from one connected thought to another

• systematic steps to correct an error

• the steps required to create a solution

Which of the following statements are correct when trying to solve a complex problem?

• a deep understanding of the program is not necessary

• confusion and frustration are often part of the process

• testing is rarely required

• finding solutions to the problems are quick and simple

In the problem-solving steps

What do you do when revision is necessary?

• start at step 3 again

• start at step 1 again

• nothing, it is finished

• start at step 4 again

Is an algorithm used to make the programmer do more work to solve the problem?

• yes

• no

How many ways are there to solve an algorithm?

• one

• two

• three

• many

Which tools used to plan computer programs is a pictorial representation of program steps?

• assembly

• debugging

• flowchart

• psuedocode

Which tool used to plan computer programs is an English-like representation of the program steps?

• debugging

• flowchart

• assembly

• psuedocode

How are flow charts different from psuedocode?

• flow charts are words and psuedocode is graphic

• they are the same

• flow charts are used more than pseudocode

• flow charts are graphics and pseudocode are word

What is the pencil and paper method of finding errors?

• debugging

• desk checking

• slicing oranges

• testing components

What is the name of the process that identifies errors and make necessary corrections to meet the program's intended outcome?

• assembly

• debugging

• flowchart

• pseudocode