Introduction to Programming Assessment

How is an algorithm similar to a recipe?

• The steps must be performed in a certain order to produce the proper results

• The steps can be altered in any way without affecting the results

• The steps may be performed in any order to produce the proper results

• The steps must be repeated to produce the proper results

What is the process a programmer uses to identify errors and make corrections to a program which does not perform the way it was intended or produces incorrect results?

• Executing

• Testing

• Compiling

• Debugging

What is an algorithm?

• Chart showing the flow of a series of events

• Step-by-step instructions used to solve a problem

• Decision arrived at by following instructions

• Computer program which follows a chart

What is a conditional?

• Any valid unit of code which resolves to a value

• A single image within an animation

• Statements which only run under certain conditions

• Any unit of code which does not resolve a value

The action of doing something over and over again in programming is called a/an _________.

• Bug

• Algorithm

• Loop

• Series

Which of the following describes what someone can make with programming?

• Game

• Algorithm

• Loop

• Series

A piece of information created by the coder used as a placeholder __________.

• Variable

• Constant

• Function

• Loop

Sending data into the computer is considered __________.

• Input

• Output

• Processing

• Storage

The main difference between block and text coding is __________.

• Block is easier to understand and helps prevent error

• Text is easier to understand and helps prevent error

• Block is more complicated and for experienced users

• Text is an entry level coding and used for younger learners

When a piece of code is sending a signal to another piece of code this is called a __________.

• Broadcast

• Transmission

• Notification

• Alert