Programming Concepts Quiz

What is the purpose of documentation in coding?

• To provide a step-by-step guide on how to use the program

• To describe the code, usually in the form of a comment

• To list all variables used in the program

• To debug the program

Which term describes a control flow statement that allows a set of instructions to be executed repeatedly based on a condition?

• Conditional Statement

• Execute

• Iteration Statement

• Procedure

What does a Boolean Expression use to evaluate to either true or false?

• Variables and constants

• Logical operators AND, OR, NOT

• Arithmetic operations

• Comparison of strings

What is the primary function of a 'Procedure' in programming?

• To iterate over a block of code multiple times

• To execute a specific function or task

• To store data

• To evaluate conditions

What is meant by 'Intended Purpose' in the context of programming?

• The reason why a program was created, focusing on its functionality

• The debugging process of the program

• The documentation of the program

• The list of all functions used in the program

What is the purpose of a "Block of Code" in computer programming?

• A collection of related variables

• A group or section of programming statements treated as a single unit

• A method for debugging programs

• A type of data storage format

Which term describes the process of identifying, isolating, and fixing errors in a computer program?

• Refactoring

• Troubleshooting

• Debugging

• Abstraction

What does "Abstraction" involve in computer science?

• Restructuring code to improve performance

• Focusing on essential details while hiding unnecessary information

• Storing data in structured formats

• Solving problems within a system or device

What is a "Parameter" in the context of a computer program?

• A variable that stores multiple values

• A placeholder for data used in a function

• A tool for debugging

• A specific type of error