Fundamentals of Algorithms and Programming

What is the data type used to store whole numbers in programming?

• integer

• float

• string

• boolean

Fill in the blank: A variable declared as 'int num;' in C++ is of ________ data type.

• Integer

• Boolean

• Float

• String

Which data type is used to store decimal numbers in programming?

• float or double

• int

• string

• char

What is the purpose of representing algorithms using flowcharts?

• To confuse readers with unnecessary complexity

• To make algorithms harder to understand

• To provide a visual representation of algorithms for easier understanding, analysis, and communication.

• To waste time without providing any benefit

True or False: An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure to solve a problem.

• Sometimes

• Maybe

• True

• False

What programming concept involves breaking down a problem into smaller subproblems?

• Combine and Solve

• Divide and Conquer

• Merge and Conquer

• Unite and Resolve

Fill in the blank: A loop that repeats a block of code while a condition is true is called a ________ loop.

• for

• while

• if

• repeat

What is the term for a named block of code that performs a specific task?

• procedure

• algorithm

• function

• routine

Which programming concept involves making decisions based on certain conditions?

• Random Assignments

• Looping Structures

• Conditional Statements

• Sequential Statements

What is the output of the following code snippet: 'int x = 5; x++; cout << x;'

• 4

• 6

• 7

• 10