Programming Basics Quiz

What is programming used for?

• To play games

• To automate tasks and solve problems

• To build flowcharts

• To create visual art

Which of the following is NOT a phase of the program development cycle?

• Planning

• Coding

• Inputting data

• Maintenance

What is the first step in the program development cycle?

• Testing the program

• Understanding the problem

• Coding the program

• Maintaining the program

Which tool is commonly used for planning the logic of a program?

• Pseudocode

• Compiler

• Flowchart

• Software

What is "desk-checking" in programming?

• Writing pseudocode

• Checking logic on paper

• Coding the program

• Compiling the program

What does a compiler do?

• Compiles the program to human language

• Translates code into machine language

• Tests program logic

• Maintains the program

What happens when there is a syntax error in the program?

• The program will execute

• The program cannot execute

• The program will give incorrect output

• The program will correct itself

What is the term for errors in the logic of a program?

• Syntax errors

• Logical errors

• Compilation errors

• Runtime errors

What comes after coding the program in the program development cycle?

• Planning the logic

• Putting the program into production

• Testing the program

• Maintaining the program

Which of the following is a permanent storage device?

• RAM

• Hard disk

• Compiler

• CPU