Y11 Programming Basics Pt1 Homework

What does selection determine in a program?

• The output of the program

• The speed of the program

• The memory usage of the program

• The path the program takes when running

What are the three basic building blocks to consider in programming?

• Sequence, selection, and iteration

• Variables, functions, and objects

• Input, output, and processing

• Loops, conditionals, and arrays

What is iteration?

• The repeated execution of a section of code when a program is running.

• The process of compiling a program.

• The act of debugging a program.

• The method of organizing code into functions.

What are the rules for identifying variables in programming?

What are variables in programming and what do they hold?

What is the purpose of constants in programming and how do they differ from variables?

What are the naming conventions for constants in programming?

How do variables make it easy for programmers to use memory locations?

What is one of the most common programming errors?

• Syntax errors

• Logical errors

• Having instructions in the wrong order

• Using incorrect variable names

Why is the sequence of a program important?

• To ensure the program performs correctly

• To make the program more efficient

• To simplify the coding process

• To enhance the program's visual appearance