Computer Programming Quiz

What is a data structure in programming?

• A type of computer hardware

• A method for writing code

• A way of organizing and storing data in programming.

• A programming language

Describe the stages of the software development life cycle.

• Coding, Review, Launch, Update

• Idea, Development, Release, Support

• Planning, Analysis, Design, Implementation, Testing, Deployment, Maintenance

• Research, Prototype, Review, Finalize

What are the different programming paradigms and give examples of each?

• Apple, Banana, Orange, Mango, Pineapple

• Python, C++, Java, Ruby, Swift

• Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Orange

• Imperative, Declarative, Functional, Object-oriented, Procedural

What is the difference between an array and a linked list in data structures?

• The main difference is that an array stores data in contiguous memory locations, while a linked list stores data in nodes that are linked together by pointers.

• An array and a linked list both store data in nodes

• An array uses pointers to link data together

• An array and a linked list are the same thing

How does inheritance work in object-oriented programming?

• Inheritance allows a class to inherit properties and behaviors from another class.

• Inheritance allows a class to randomly select properties and behaviors from another class.

• Inheritance allows a class to delete properties and behaviors from another class.

• Inheritance allows a class to create entirely new properties and behaviors unrelated to another class.

Explain the difference between waterfall and agile methodologies in the software development life cycle.

• Agile methodology follows a linear and sequential approach, while Waterfall methodology is iterative and incremental

• Waterfall methodology follows a linear and sequential approach, while Agile methodology is iterative and incremental.

• Waterfall methodology is more flexible than Agile methodology

• Waterfall methodology is faster than Agile methodology

What are the characteristics of a high-level programming language?

• Difficult for humans to understand, limited portability, dependent on underlying hardware

• Easily understood by humans, not portable, dependent on underlying hardware

• Easily understood by humans, portable, independent of underlying hardware

• Difficult for humans to understand, not portable, dependent on underlying hardware

What is the role of recursion in algorithms and give an example of a recursive algorithm?

• Recursion is only used for simple and straightforward problems

• Recursion is not a valid approach for solving algorithms

• Recursion is used to solve problems that can be broken down into smaller subproblems, such as the factorial function or the Fibonacci sequence.

• Recursion is only used for complex and convoluted problems