Computer Science Quiz 02

What is a function in programming?

• A block of code that performs a specific task

• A variable that stores data

• An error in the code

• A type of network protocol

What does the term 'syntax' refer to in programming?

• The color of the code

• The rules governing the structure of statements

• The speed at which code is executed

• The storage location of code files

Which of the following is a loop structure in programming?

• If-else

• For

• Switch

• Case

What is the purpose of a compiler?

• To convert source code into executable code

• To store data temporarily

• To manage network connections

• To compile lists of variables

In Python, what does the 'print()' function do?

• It sends data to a printer

• It outputs data to the screen

• It sorts a list of items

• It saves data to a file

What is an array in programming?

• A single value variable

• A collection of values of the same type

• A block of code that executes repeatedly

• A syntax error in the code

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

• 3.14

• 'Hello'

• 42

• True

What does 'debugging' mean in programming?

What is an IDE in the context of programming?

• A. Integrated Development Environment

• B. Internet Development Emulator

• C. Internal Data Editor

• D. Interactive Data Explorer

What is the use of the 'return' statement in a function?

• A. To end the program

• B. To exit a loop

• C. To send a value back to the calling code

• D. To print data to the screen