Coding 1 Diagnostic

What is an algorithm in programming?

• a) The final output of a program.

• b) A step-by-step set of instructions for solving a problem.

• c) A specific type of data.

In programming, what does the term code refer to?

• a) The rules of a programming language.

• b) A collection of data types.

• c) The written set of instructions given to a computer.

What is a program in the context of coding?

• a) A collection of code used for testing.

• b) A software application.

• c) A collection of code that can be executed to perform a task or solve a problem.

What does syntax mean in programming?

• a) The layout of code in a text editor.

• b) The rules that govern the structure and format of code.

• c) A specific type of data.

In coding, what is a variable?

• a) A symbolic name used to store data or values.

• b) A control structure for making decisions in code.

• c) A type of loop.

Which term describes the data type of a variable?

• a) The process of identifying and fixing errors in code.

• b) A classification specifying what data the variable can hold.

• c) A collection of code.

What is a conditional statement in programming?

• a) A specific type of loop.

• b) A programming construct that allows you to make decisions in your code.

• c) A collection of code.

Which control structure allows a set of instructions to be repeated multiple times?

• a) Function

• b) Loop

• c) Algorithm

What is a function in coding?

• a) A type of data.

• b) A reusable block of code that performs a specific task.

• c) A control structure for making decisions in code.

What does debugging involve in programming?

• a) Creating a variable.

• b) Identifying and fixing errors in code.

• c) Writing conditional statements.