Quiz about ME-dsaCSsp

Question 1

What is programming?

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Encoding an algorithm into a programming language to be executed by a computer

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Writing detailed recipes for chefs

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Solving mathematical equations

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Drawing graphical designs

Question 2

What is an algorithm?

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A step-by-step solution to a problem

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A computer language

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A type of hardware

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A recipe for cooking

Question 3

What is the purpose of a programming language?

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To represent data and algorithms in a structured way for a computer to execute

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To translate human language into binary code

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To communicate with other developers

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To create art

Question 4

What is a real-life example of an algorithm?

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Baking a cake by following a recipe

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Watching a movie

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Driving a car

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Running a marathon

Question 5

In programming, which of the following is comparable to selecting the language of a recipe?

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Selecting the programming language

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Choosing the ingredients

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Using different kitchen tools

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Deciding the cooking time

Question 6

What does a variable represent in programming?

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A place to store data

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A fixed value

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A mathematical equation

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A physical object

Question 7

What data type would you use to store the number of eggs in a recipe?

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Integer

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Boolean

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String

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Double

Question 8

Which data type is used to represent true or false values?

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Boolean

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String

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Integer

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Float

Question 9

In the analogy of cooking, if oil is represented as a variable, what type might it be in programming?

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Double

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String

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Boolean

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Integer

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of a primitive data type?

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Boolean

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Class

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Array

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Method

Question 11

What is a control construct in programming?

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A way to control the flow of execution in a program

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A method for handling errors

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A tool to draw user interfaces

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A storage location for data

Question 12

What is the purpose of the sequence control structure?

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To execute statements one by one in order

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To repeat actions until a condition is met

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To allow decisions based on conditions

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To display data to the user

Question 13

Which control structure allows decision-making based on conditions?

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Selection

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Sequence

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Iteration

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Data types

Question 14

What does the iteration control structure do?

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It repeatedly executes a sequence of statements as long as a condition is true

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It chooses between two options

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It executes statements sequentially

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It defines data types

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of a selection control structure?

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if-statement

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for-loop

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while-loop

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switch-case

Question 16

What is an Abstract Data Type (ADT)?

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A class for objects defined by a set of operations without specifying implementation details

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A type of hardware

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A data type built into programming languages

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A control structure for managing loops

Question 17

Why is it called an abstract data type?

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Because it is implemented without concrete details provided to the user

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Because it is visualized on paper

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Because it involves abstract concepts

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Because it is used only in theoretical programming

Question 18

Which of the following describes abstraction in programming?

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Focusing on essential features while hiding the complexity

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Displaying all implementation details

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Building software without using data types

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Using only low-level programming languages

Question 19

What is a data structure in programming?

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A way of organizing and storing data for efficient access and modification

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A visual representation of data

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A control structure for handling decision-making

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A type of algorithm

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of an abstract data type?

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Linked List

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Integer

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Boolean

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String

Question 21

What is the role of an algorithm in programming?

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To provide a step-by-step solution to a problem

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To store data

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To design the user interface

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To define the data types used in a program

Question 22

Which of the following is a characteristic of a good algorithm?

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It should be efficient in terms of time and space

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It should consume as much memory as possible

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It should be complex and difficult to understand

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It should require constant manual intervention

Question 23

How does the complexity of an algorithm affect a program?

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Simpler algorithms generally lead to faster and more efficient programs

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Complex algorithms are always better

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Complexity does not matter in algorithm design

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More complex algorithms use less memory

Question 24

What does a control structure do in relation to algorithms?

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It provides a mechanism to control the flow of the algorithm

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It defines the problem to be solved

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It stores the algorithm's output

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It handles errors in the algorithm

Question 25

Why is abstraction important in solving complex problems?

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It allows programmers to focus on high-level solutions without worrying about details

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It increases the complexity of the problem

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It forces programmers to write more code

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It eliminates the need for data types

Question 26

What is a loop in programming?

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A construct that repeats a set of instructions until a condition is met

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A section of code that runs only once

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A sequence that is skipped entirely

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A data storage method

Question 27

Which of the following is an example of a count-controlled loop?

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for-loop

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if-statement

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while-loop

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switch-case

Question 28

What type of iteration uses the "while" and "endwhile" statements?

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Condition-controlled

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Count-controlled

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Infinite loop

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Selection-controlled

Question 29

What is the purpose of the "switch" statement?

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To execute one of several possible blocks of code based on a condition

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To handle different types of errors

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To perform iteration

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To perform mathematical operations

Question 30

What happens when a condition in a "while loop" is false?

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The loop stops executing

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The loop continues to run

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An error is generated

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The program restarts

Question 31

In the analogy of frying an egg, which programming concept does "cracking the egg" represent?

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Sequential processing

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Input

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Looping

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Decision-making

Question 32

Which of the following defines a "method" in programming?

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A function that performs a specific task

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A way to store data

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A loop that runs forever

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A type of variable

Question 33

What is a condition in programming?

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A rule that controls the execution of a statement or block of code

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A fixed value

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A piece of hardware

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A storage location

Question 34

Which of the following is used to check multiple conditions?

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if-else statement

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for-loop

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while-loop

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break statement

Question 35

Which construct is most commonly used for repetitive tasks?

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Loop

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Selection

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Sequence

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Data types

Question 36

Which of the following best defines a "good programmer"?

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Someone who can build codes that solve specific problems effectively

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Someone who can write code without any errors

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Someone who knows every programming language

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Someone who writes the most complex algorithms

Question 37

According to Ashish Arya, which of the following is NOT one of the 10 effective ways to become a good programmer?

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Work on Basics

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Start putting question tags with

Question 38

According to Ashish Arya, which of the following is NOT one of the 10 effective ways to become a good programmer?

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Avoid reading documentation

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Work on Basics

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Start putting question tags with every set of code

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Learn from others' code

Question 39

Why is it important to spend more time analyzing a problem before coding?

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It helps you understand the problem better, reducing the time needed to fix issues later

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It allows you to write more lines of code

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It makes the coding process more fun

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It ensures you use the latest technologies

Question 40

How can helping others improve your programming skills?

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By exposing you to different problems and solutions, enhancing your learning

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It doesn't; you should focus solely on your own projects

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By allowing you to take credit for others' work

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By reducing the amount of work you have to do

Question 41

What does Ashish Arya suggest about changing technologies?

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Don't let the changing technology world discourage you

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Always switch to the latest technology immediately

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Ignore new technologies and stick to what you know

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Focus only on outdated technologies

Question 42

Why should you be the first to analyze and review your code?

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To identify and fix issues early, improving code quality

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To ensure it meets your personal coding style

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To make the code longer and more complex

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To delay the project timeline

Question 43

Which practice helps in writing simple and understandable code?

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Writing concise and logically structured code

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Using as many nested loops as possible

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Avoiding comments and documentation

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Using obscure variable names

Question 44

What is the benefit of writing logical code?

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It ensures the code is easy to understand and maintain

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It makes the code run faster

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It makes the code look impressive

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It reduces the need for testing

Question 45

Why are work-arounds discouraged for long-term programming solutions?

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They can lead to unstructured and hard-to-maintain code

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They are usually less efficient

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They require more memory

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They are not supported by most programming languages

Question 46

How can reading documentation contribute to becoming a better programmer?

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It allows you to understand and utilize libraries and tools effectively

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It helps you memorize all functions and methods

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It saves time by avoiding the need to write code

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It is not necessary if you already know how to code

Question 47

What is a notation in the context of algorithms?

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A system of written symbols used to represent concepts

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A type of programming language

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A hardware component

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A software development methodology

Question 48

Which of the following best describes an algorithm?

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A sequence of computational steps to transform input into output

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A hardware specification

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A type of database

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A user interface design

Question 49

In algorithmic notation, what does the 'Go to' statement do?

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Unconditionally transfers control to a specified step

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Repeats the current step

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Terminates the algorithm

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Skips the next step

Question 50

Why should 'Go to' and 'Exitloop' statements be avoided in algorithms?

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They lead to unstructured and hard-to-maintain algorithms

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They make the algorithm run slower

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They are not supported in modern programming languages

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They consume more memory

Question 51

What is the purpose of the 'Exit' statement in an algorithm?

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To terminate the algorithm

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To repeat a section of the algorithm

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To transfer control to another step

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To initialize variables

Question 52

Which of the following is a valid variable name according to the given rules?

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variable_name

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1variable

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VariableName

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variable name

Question 53

What must every algorithm have according to the format conventions?

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An identifying name written in capital letters

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A graphical representation

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A list of all possible inputs

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A predefined output format

Question 54

In the sample algorithm for finding the largest element in a vector, what happens if the vector is empty?

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The algorithm terminates

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The algorithm initializes MAX to zero

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The algorithm throws an error

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The algorithm proceeds to the next step

Question 55

What does the subscript variable 'I' represent in the sample algorithm?

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The index of the next element to be compared

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The current maximum value

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The total number of elements

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The sum of all elements

Question 56

How are comments used in algorithm steps?

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To help the reader understand the step without affecting execution

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To execute additional actions

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To store temporary data

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To define variables

Question 57

Which property ensures that an algorithm will finish after a limited number of steps?

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Finiteness

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Definiteness

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Input

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Effectiveness

Question 58

What does the definiteness property of an algorithm require?

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Each step must be clearly and unambiguously defined

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The algorithm must have a finite number of steps

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The algorithm must produce at least one output

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The algorithm must be efficient

Question 59

Which property of an algorithm specifies the values given to it initially?

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Input

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Output

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Finiteness

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Definiteness

Question 60

What is meant by the effectiveness property of an algorithm?

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All operations can be performed exactly and in finite time

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The algorithm uses the least amount of memory possible

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The algorithm can handle any type of input

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The algorithm produces multiple outputs

Question 61

How is time complexity defined?

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The running time of a program as a function of the input size

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The amount of memory an algorithm uses

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The number of lines of code in a program

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The speed of the computer executing the algorithm

Question 62

Which of the following best describes space complexity?

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The amount of memory an algorithm requires during execution

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The amount of time an algorithm takes to run

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The number of variables used in an algorithm

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The size of the source code

Question 63

What is the absolute value of -12.29?

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12.29

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-12.29

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0

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24.58

Question 64

How would you round off the number 59,899 to the nearest thousand?

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60,000

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59,000

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59,500

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59,900

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