Understanding the Basics of Coding

What is the primary purpose of writing code?

• To browse the internet

• To communicate with computers

• To create video games

• To solve mathematical problems

Why do computers need precise instructions?

• To perform multiple tasks at once

• To operate devices and systems correctly

• To understand human languages

• To improve their own programming

Who invented the first computer program and in what year?

• Alan Turing in 1936

• Joseph Jacquard in 1801

• Charles Babbage in 1837

• Ada Lovelace in 1843

What was the primary function of Joseph Jacquard's loom?

• To weave patterns in fabric

• To calculate complex equations

• To send messages

• To store digital data

What was Charles Babbage's contribution to computing?

• He invented the binary system

• He developed the first computer program

• He created the first programming language

• He invented the first mechanical computer

What does binary code consist of?

• Numbers and letters

• Zeros and ones

• Various symbols

• Punch cards

Which of the following is NOT a programming language?

• Analytical

• Objective C

• Java

• Python

What invention replaced punch cards in computing?

• The mouse

• Transistors

• The keyboard

• The monitor

What is the role of a compiler in programming?

• It creates new programming languages

• It translates code into binary

• It translates high-level language to low-level language

• It checks code for errors

How is programming similar to writing a recipe?

• Both require a list of ingredients or resources

• Both follow strict rules

• Both use binary code

• Both result in the creation of something new