Coding Unit 1 Vocab

What is a variable in programming?

• A storage container for information
• A function that outputs information
• A mathematical operation
• A comment that explains the purpose of the code

What is the purpose of the compound assignment operator?

• To decrease the value of a variable by an amount
• To change the value of a variable based on its current value
• To assign a value to a variable
• To increase the value of a variable by an amount

What is the process of assignment in programming?

• Creating a new variable
• Deleting a variable
• Assigning a value to a variable
• Changing the value of a variable

What is the purpose of statements in code?

• To store data
• To output information to the user
• To perform an action
• To create a new function

What is a literal value in coding?

• A value that can be seen in code
• A variable representation of a value
• A value that can be seen in code but not used
• A value that can be seen in code but not changed

What is a string in programming?

• A variable that stores a number
• A mathematical operation
• A function that outputs information
• A group of letters, symbols, and/or numbers inside double quotation marks

What is the purpose of comments in code?

• To store data
• To output information to the user
• To perform an action
• To provide notes and explanations for the code

What is the purpose of string concatenation?

• To repeat a string a certain number of times with the * operator
• To split a string into multiple parts
• To join two strings together with the + operator
• To compare two strings and return a boolean value

What is the purpose of user input in a program?

• To perform an action
• To receive information from the user
• To output information to the user
• To store data

What is the purpose of documentation in coding?

• To write code
• To store code
• To test code for errors
• To explain how to use code