Computer Programming Quiz

What does syntax refer to in programming languages?

• Set of rules that guide how statements and phrases are constructed

• Special words reserved for specific purposes

• Blocks used for stacking in visual programming languages

• Predefined functions for specific tasks

How are statements terminated in Python and most text-based programming languages?

• Colon

• Semi-colon

• Comma

• Full stop

What are the two main types of errors in programming?

• Syntax errors and Logical errors

• Runtime errors and Logical errors

• Syntax errors and Runtime errors

• Syntax errors and Semantic errors

Identifiers in Python are names of entities and must follow certain rules. Which of the following is NOT a rule for identifiers?

• Case-sensitive

• Can contain spaces and special characters

• Must start with a letter or underscore

• Must not be a keyword

What is the purpose of keywords in Python?

• To create identifiers

• To print messages on the screen

• To serve as special words with specific purposes

• To define user-defined functions

If a function in Python contains more than one argument, how are the arguments separated?

• Comma

• Semi-colon

• Full stop

• Colon

Which type of errors deal with wrong output or abnormal behaviors of programs?

• Logical errors

• Syntax errors

• Semantic errors

• Runtime errors

What is the purpose of a function in programming?

• To create identifiers

• To perform a specific task

• To define keywords

• To terminate statements

What is the order in which a computer solves a problem?

• Process, Input, Output

• Output, Process, Input

• Process, Output, Input

• Input, Process, Output

What is the equivalent of a say block in Scratch when using Python?

• print()

• def

• int()

• input()