Programming Fundamentals Quiz

What is a variable in programming?

• A programming construct used for iteration

• A named memory address that holds a value

• A constant value that cannot be changed

• A special character used in programming

Which of the following is a valid identifier for a variable?

• 123score

• high score

• highScore

• $core

What is the purpose of declaring a variable in programming?

• To assign a value to the variable

• To identify the variable before assigning a value

• To change the value of the variable

• To delete the variable from memory

What is a constant in programming?

• A special character used in programming

• A programming construct used for decision making

• A value assigned to a name that cannot be changed

• A variable that can be changed during program execution

Which of the following is a valid constant name?

• PI

• pi

• Pi

• 3.142

What is a global variable in programming?

• A variable that can be accessed and changed throughout the program

• A variable confined to a loop or subprogram

• A variable used for mathematical calculations

• A variable that cannot be accessed or changed

What is the advantage of using local variables in programming?

• They have a global scope

• They are used for mathematical calculations

• They allow the programmer to reuse variable names

• They can be accessed and changed throughout the program

What should a variable name represent in programming?

• The value it is holding

• The memory address it is stored in

• The size of the variable

• The type of data it can store

What is the purpose of operators in programming?

• To define constants

• To perform operations on data

• To assign values to variables

• To declare variables

What is the purpose of applying computer related mathematics in programming?

• To solve complex mathematical problems

• To improve program performance

• To generate random numbers

• To create graphical user interfaces