39. Algorithms - Tracing Algorithms Quiz

What is the purpose of using trace tables in programming?

• C) To create visual designs of the program

• D) To debug syntax errors

• A) To write code more efficiently

• B) To spot logic errors and test the accuracy of an algorithm

What does a trace table typically involve?

• D) Testing the program with different inputs

• B) Drawing flowcharts for the program

• A) Examining a printed extract of code and running through the program

• C) Writing pseudocode for the program

What is the purpose of updating a trace table when using it to understand a program?

• D) To track the history of the program

• C) To create a backup of the program

• B) To show that you know the value of one is being replaced by another value

• A) To make the program run faster

What is the value of 'total' after the first iteration of the for loop in the example program?

• D) 24

• C) 6

• B) 2

• A) 1

What is the value of 'counter' after the second iteration of the for loop in the example program?

• C) 4

• B) 3

• A) 2

• D) 5

What is the output of the example program when the user enters the integer 5?

• B) 60

• A) 30

• D) 150

• C) 120

What does the example program calculate?

• C) Fibonacci sequence

• D) Square root

• A) Prime numbers

• B) Factorial of a number

What is the value of 'total' after the third iteration of the for loop in the example program?

• D) 720

• A) 6

• B) 24

• C) 120

What is the value of 'counter' after the fourth iteration of the for loop in the example program?

• A) 3

• B) 4

• C) 5

• D) 6

What is the value of 'total' after the fifth iteration of the for loop in the example program?

• D) 5040

• C) 720

• B) 120

• A) 24