uCertify - Lesson 1 - Programming and Data

Mario has begun learning a programming language. He thought that he would write the code in plain English. However, programming languages require that he learn and follow a special set of rules referred to as:

• syntax.

• machine language.

• assembly.

• executing.

Charles is stuck. He knows that computers use zeros and ones in a sequence to represent data, but he cannot remember the name of this term. His teacher reminds him that it is referred to as:

• binary.

• decimal.

• bisect.

• syntax.

The set of rules that must be followed when writing program instructions for a specific programming language is called:

• executing.

• machine language.

• binary.

• syntax.

Elsa is programming a robot to move from her front door to her room. The robot will not be remote controlled and does not have any sensors to "see" its environment. She must program the robot with clear movements that start at her front door, then move down the hall, then turn into her room and finally stop. Which term describes this program?

• Sequential

• Compiled

• Assembly

• Binary

Which program translates a series of instructions, executes them, and then translates the next series until the program is fully executed?

• Transistor

• Interpreter

• Assembler

• Compiler

A set of instructions that tells a computer what to do to accomplish a particular task is called:

• software.

• an application.

• 
  

  programming language.

• a computer program.

When a computer is performing the instructions contained in a program, it is called:

• assembling.

• compiling.

• debugging.

• executing.

Java, Visual Basic, Python and C++ are examples of what type of programming language?

• Machine

• Assembly

• High-level

• Procedural

The purpose of compilers and interpreters is to _________________ so the computer can understand its instructions.

• build programs

• test programs

• translate programs

• identify programs

Horatio is interested in computer programming languages, but he has very little experience in using them. Which type of programming language should he explore because it is easier to learn, use, read and modify?

• Application

• Machine

• Assembly

• High-level