Fundamentals of programming Quiz

What is a flowchart?

• A graphical representation of a process

• A type of programming language

• A text-based description of a process

• A software application

Which symbol is used to represent the start or end of a flowchart?

• Rectangle

• Oval

• Diamond

• Parallelogram

Which flowchart symbol represents a decision point?

• Rectangle

• Oval

• Diamond

• Parallelogram

In a flowchart, what does an arrow represent?

• Start of a process

• End of a process

• Direction of flow

• Input or output

Which of the following best describes 'input' in the input, processing, and output cycle?

• Data that is processed

• Data that is stored

• Data that is retrieved

• Data that is entered into the system

What is the main function of the 'processing' step in the input, processing, and output cycle?

• To store data

• To display data

• To create another data

• To transform input data into information

What is the purpose of the 'output' step in the input, processing, and output cycle?

• To enter data into the system

• To transform data

• To store data

• To display or present the processed data

What is an algorithm?

• A programming language

• A type of flowchart

• A hardware component

• A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem

What is a 'sequence' in program logic?

• A block of code that executes only once

• A block of code that repeats

• A block of code that makes a decision

• A block of code that executes in order

Which of the following is a valid declaration of a variable in Java?

• int 2x = 10;

• float y = 5.5f;

• boolean var = "true";

• char ch = "c";