U4_P_Assignment1_Exploring ComputationalThinkinginProgramming

What is computational thinking primarily used for in problem-solving?

• To memorise programming languages

• To find solutions to problems

• To design hardware components

• To create graphic designs

Which of the following is a key component of computational thinking?

• Debugging

• Abstraction

• Compilation

• Encryption

Which programming language is known for its simplicity and readability, often used for teaching beginners?

• C++

• Python

• Java

• Assembly

What is a primary difference between high-level and low-level programming languages?

• High-level languages are harder to learn

• Low-level languages are closer to machine code

• High-level languages are less portable

• Low-level languages are more abstract

Which programming construct is used to repeat a block of code multiple times?

• Conditional statement

• Loop

• Function

• Variable

What is the purpose of using functions in programming?

• To increase the size of the code

• To organise code into reusable blocks

• To slow down program execution

• To make code harder to read

Which of the following is an example of a software design principle?

• Hard coding

• Code duplication

• Modularity

• Spaghetti code

What is the main advantage of using object-oriented programming (OOP)?

• It makes code execution faster

• It allows for code to be organised around objects

• It eliminates the need for debugging

• It is only used for web development

Which of the following is a common software design method?

• Waterfall model

• Binary search

• Bubble sort

• Linear regression

What is the role of a compiler in programming?

• To execute code line by line

• To convert high-level code into machine code

• To design user interfaces

• To manage databases