Computer Science Quiz

What is the purpose of pseudocode in algorithm development?

• To hide the algorithm logic

• To slow down the coding process

• To represent steps in a human-readable format

• To confuse the reader

What is the structure of a double selection control in pseudocode?

• Single choice for a set of actions

• Multiple choices for a set of actions

• Two choices for a set of actions

• No choices for actions

Which common error occurs when an algorithm does not produce the desired output?

• Syntax error

• Compilation error

• Logic error

• Runtime error

What technique involves manually processing sample input data to compare with expected output?

• Quality check

• Step through

• Desk check

• Syntax check

What is the purpose of a 'FOR' control structure in algorithms?

• To execute steps a specific number of times

• To repeat steps until a condition is met

• To execute steps indefinitely

• To execute steps based on a condition

What is the correct sequence of steps in algorithm development?

• Identify the problem, determine output, write the algorithm, test the algorithm

• Identify the problem, write the algorithm, determine output, test the algorithm

• Determine output, identify the problem, write the algorithm, test the algorithm

• Write the algorithm, identify the problem, determine output, test the algorithm

What is the purpose of a 'WHILE' control structure in algorithms?

• To execute steps based on a condition

• To execute steps indefinitely

• To repeat steps until a condition is met

• To execute steps a specific number of times

What is the main function of pseudocode in algorithm development?

• To confuse programmers

• To replace actual code

• To provide a visual representation of the algorithm

• To outline the steps of the algorithm in plain language

What type of error occurs when the sequence of actions in an algorithm is incorrect?

• Runtime error

• Syntax error

• Logic error

• Compilation error

What is the purpose of a 'REPEAT-UNTIL' control structure in algorithms?

• To execute steps a specific number of times

• To repeat steps until a condition is met

• To execute steps indefinitely

• To execute steps based on a condition