Year 9 Computing Technology End of Year Summative Assessment

Jed is studying programming and wants to know what is the term for a set of rules that determine the valid structure of programs?

• Procedure

• System software

• Syntax

• Process

What is the primary difficulty Jeslin encounters when trying to comprehend machine-readable code?

• It executes at a very slow pace

• It consists solely of binary digits

• It lacks compatibility with current systems

• It necessitates specialized hardware

What is the output in a computer programme compared to in a project that Jed and Finn are working on?

• Input

• Processing

• the end product

• Code

In a tech seminar, Adarsh inquired, 'Which of the following is a popular operating system?'

• Microsoft Excel

• Linux

• Mozilla Firefox

• CorelDRAW

Adarsh is exploring programming languages in his school. Which of the following is widely used for teaching programming to beginners like Adarsh?

• Python

• Java

• C++

• Ruby

Jeslin is learning programming and wants to display "Hello World!" on the screen. Which language did he explore using the `print` function?

• Java

• C++

• BASIC

• Python

Jeslin is designing a flowchart for his assignment. Which shape should he use to denote the beginning and end?

• Diamond

• Rounded rectangle

• Circle

• Triangle

Jeslin is preparing a cake by following a recipe. Why is the sequence of steps in the recipe important?

• It influences the timing of the baking process

• It affects how efficiently the cake is made

• It is not significant

• It guarantees the recipe is followed correctly

Finn is learning programming and wants to know which of the following is NOT a control structure:

• Repetition

• Sequence

• Selection

• Ideation

During a software testing session, Jed and Xavier are reviewing a new application. What should a complete desk check cover?

• Only the main program

• Only the boundary values

• Only the correct guesses

• Every path through a program and every boundary value