CPS Fall Review

What is an algorithm?

• A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem

• A type of computer hardware

• A programming language

• A software application

What does iteration mean in computer science?

• A single execution of a program

• Repeating a set of instructions

• Storing data in a database

• Designing a user interface

What is a flowchart used for?

• To create a database

• To visually represent an algorithm

• To compile code

• To execute a program

What is pseudocode?

• A type of code that runs on a computer

• A high-level description of an algorithm

• A programming language

• A computer virus

What is the purpose of a parameter in programming?

• To store data permanently

• To define a variable

• To pass information to a function

• To execute a program

What is a programming language?

• A type of data storage

• A set of instructions for a computer

• A mathematical operation

• A type of network protocol

What is a variable in programming?

• A fixed value

• A storage location identified by a memory address

• A type of software

• A network device

What are relational operators used for?

• To perform arithmetic calculations

• To compare values

• To store data

• To manage network connections

What is a Boolean value?

• A type of string

• A number with a decimal point

• A value that is either true or false

• A type of file format

What is a substring?

• A complete string

• A part of a string

• A type of data type

• A mathematical function