Introduction to Programming Concepts

What is a computer?

• A device that stores data permanently.

• A device that performs operations based on instructions provided to it.

• A device that only outputs information.

• A device that can only perform mathematical calculations.

What is computing?

• The process of storing data.

• The process of using a computer to complete goal-oriented tasks.

• The process of designing computer hardware.

• The process of creating computer networks.

What does it mean to define a function in programming?

• To execute a block of code.

• To teach the computer a new command and explain what it should do when receiving that command.

• To delete a block of code.

• To repeat a block of code a fixed number of times.

What is a loop in programming?

• A way to store data.

• A way to repeat code in your program.

• A way to define a function.

• A way to call a function.

Why are for loops useful in programming?

• They make programs run slower.

• They reduce the amount of code that needs to be written and help decrease redundant code.

• They increase the complexity of code unnecessarily.

• They are only useful for mathematical calculations.

What is an if statement?

• A statement that always runs code regardless of conditions.

• A statement that lets you ask a question to the program and only run code if the answer is true.

• A statement that repeats code a fixed number of times.

• A statement that defines a new function.

What is a conditional statement?

• A statement that always evaluates to true.

• A statement that evaluates to true or false.

• A statement that defines a loop.

• A statement that calls a function.

Why are if statements useful in programming?

• They make programs less adaptable to different situations.

• They make programs more adaptable to different situations and add complexity by accounting for different situations.

• They are only useful for mathematical calculations.

• They are not useful in programming.

What is a function in programming?

• A block of code that is used once and discarded.

• A block of reusable code that is used to perform a task.

• A block of code that only stores data.

• A block of code that only outputs data.

What does it mean to call a function in programming?

• To define a new function.

• To give the command so the computer will run the code for that function.

• To delete a function.

• To repeat a function a fixed number of times.