4.2.1 - Programming Techniques

A software developer is drafting a plan for a new program. Instead of writing actual code, they create a simplified version using plain language to outline the structure and logic. What is this type of outline called?

• Temp files

• Quasi-code

• Pseudo code

• Faux code

A programming student is learning about flowcharts. They understand that flowcharts visually represent a process, but they’re unsure about one statement. Which of the following is NOT true about flowcharts?

• They are a diagram of the general processes involved in a program.

• They are graphically laid out.

• They require the ability to read/write code.

• They can loop back to previous steps.

A programmer is teaching a beginner about logic statements. They explain that this type of statement forms the foundation for most programming decisions. What is the most basic type of logic statement?

• If/Then

• For

• While

• Loop

A software engineer is explaining the components of a flowchart. They describe the process where each action follows the previous one in a specific order. What is this process called?

• Loops

• Branches

• Sequence

• Code

A program is designed to check a user’s input and either execute a certain action or skip it based on specific conditions. What is this type of control structure called?

• Splitting

• Branching

• Looping

• Skipping

A developer writes a script that repeatedly checks the status of a server until it receives a "successful" response. What type of programming process are they using?

• If/Then

• Looping

• Branching

• Repetition

A computer science student is creating a flowchart and needs to indicate the start and end points of the process. Which symbol should they use?

• Oval

• Rectangle

• Arrow

• Diamond

A programmer is drawing a flowchart and wants to show the direction of the process flow. What symbol should they use to represent this?

• Oval

• Rectangle

• Arrow

• Diamond

A developer is working on a flowchart to represent the steps involved in a data processing task. Which symbol should they use to represent each step in the process?

• Oval

• Rectangle

• Arrow

• Diamond