What type of error causes a program to produce incorrect results, such as the sum of two values instead of the difference of two values?

• syntax

• bit

• runtime

• logic

An algorithm is the process of

• devising a set of step by step instructions to solve a problem or perform a task

• desk checking

• binary

• translating a program instructions into machine language

Java, Visual Basic, Python, and C++ are examples of what type of programming language?

• machine

• high level

• assembly

• sprite

Which of the following statements are not correct about desk-checking?

• it is a simple method using a pencil and paper

• it is very effective

• it is a high level process

• it is a computerized process

The purpose of compilers and interpreters is to _________ so the computer can understand its instructions.

• buy programs

• translate programs

• identify programs

• test programs

Which type of error is usually identified by the compiler or interpreter?

• logic

• runtime

• system

• syntax

which of the following is a number system that uses the values 0 and 1 , and is the primary language that computers use to communicate?

• assembly

• decimal

• pseudocode

• binary

There are _____ types of programming errors.

• 7

• 5

• 3

• 4

Problem solving is

• devising a set of step by step instructions to solve a problem or perform a task

• translating a program's instructions into machine language

• using pencil and paper to work through an existing program by hand

• determining whether an existing program performs its intended task and works efficiently

Which program translates a series of instructions, executes them, and then translates the next series until the program is fully executed?

• transistor

• interpreter

• assembler

• compiler