Exploring Programming Basics

What is programming?

• Programming is the act of writing instructions for computers to perform tasks.

• Programming is the study of human behavior and psychology.

• Programming refers to the art of painting with colors.

• Programming is the process of designing hardware components.

What do we call the language used to write programs?

• Scripting language

• Markup language

• Query language

• Programming language

What is an algorithm?

• A type of computer hardware.

• An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure for solving a problem.

• A recipe for cooking food.

• A random collection of numbers.

What is a variable in programming?

• A variable is a fixed value that cannot change.

• A variable is a command that executes a program.

• A variable is a type of function in programming.

• A variable is a named storage location in memory that holds a value.

What does a loop do in a program?

• A loop is used to define variables in a program.

• A loop creates a single instance of code execution.

• A loop stops the execution of code immediately.

• A loop allows for repeated execution of code based on a condition.

What is a function?

• A function is a synonym for a job or role.

• A function is a mathematical concept that maps inputs to outputs.

• A function is a physical object you can hold.

• A function is a type of animal.

What is the purpose of debugging?

• To add new features to the software.

• To enhance the aesthetic appeal of software.

• To increase the speed of the software.

• The purpose of debugging is to identify and resolve errors in software.

What is a conditional statement?

• A conditional statement is a type of mathematical equation.

• A conditional statement is an if-then statement that expresses a condition.

• A conditional statement is a statement that does not depend on any conditions.

• A conditional statement is a statement that always holds true.

What is the difference between a compiler and an interpreter?

• A compiler executes code directly, while an interpreter does not.

• A compiler translates the entire code at once, while an interpreter translates code line-by-line during execution.

• A compiler translates code line-by-line, while an interpreter translates the entire code at once.

• A compiler is used for scripting languages, while an interpreter is used for compiled languages.

What is a code editor?

• A code editor is a database management tool.

• A code editor is a type of hardware used for programming.

• A code editor is a programming language.

• A code editor is a software application for writing and editing source code.