Year 7 Computing Quiz

What does syntax in programming refer to?

• The comments in the code

• The speed at which the program runs

• The grammar or set of rules the language has to follow

• The errors in the program

Which flowchart shape is used for input and output?

• Rectangle

• Parallelogram

• Diamond

• Oval

What is the purpose of an input in a flowchart?

• To display a message

• To allow the user to enter data

• To perform a calculation

• To indicate the start of the flowchart

Which shape is used to show a decision in a flowchart?

• Rectangle

• Oval

• Diamond

• Parallelogram

What is an output in programming?

• Data that is entered into the program

• Information displayed by the program

• A storage location for data

• A decision point in the program

What is a variable in Python?

• A type of error.

• A storage location for data that can be changed

• A way to make the program run faster.

• A comment in the code.

What is a conditional statement used for?

• To perform a calculation

• To output text

• To execute different code based on whether a condition is true or false

• To repeat a block of code

Which of the following are data types in Python?

• Integer

• String

• Comment

• Real or Float

What is the command used to output text?

• print()

• Str()

• int()

• Float()

What is pattern recognition in programming?

• A way to write the same piece of code multiple times.

• Looking for sequences that repeat.

• A method to make code run slower.

• Ignoring errors in code.