GCSE Computer Science Keywords

What is the definition of Decomposition?

• The process of breaking down a complex problem into smaller, more manageable sub-problems.

• The process of combining several problems into one large problem.

• The method of reducing data in a program.

• The process of creating complex code without simplification.

What is Abstraction in programming?

• Hiding unnecessary details to focus on the essential features of a problem or solution.

• Making all details visible to the programmer at once.

• Storing all data in a single variable.

• Creating user interfaces in a program.

What are Subprograms in programming?

• A self-contained block of code that performs a specific task.

• A collection of all variables in a program.

• A method of storing data in memory.

• A way to create complex user interfaces.

What is an Algorithm?

• Step-by-step procedures or formulas for solving a problem.

• A set of instructions that are repeated endlessly.

• A structure used to represent data.

• A method for creating user interfaces.

What is the purpose of a Flowchart?

• Diagrammatic representation of the steps in an algorithm.

• A way to store variables in memory.

• A method to measure program performance.

• A tool for writing pseudocode.

What is Pseudocode used for?

• Informal high-level description of a program's steps, resembling code.

• Writing low-level machine code instructions.

• Debugging code during execution.

• Generating random values in a program.

What is Program Code?

• Instructions written in a programming language to be executed by a computer.

• The process of designing a program's user interface.

• A graphical representation of program logic.

• A structure for storing large amounts of data.

What does Sequence mean in programming?

• A) Executing instructions in the order in which they appear.

• B) Skipping certain instructions based on conditions.

• C) Repeating instructions until a condition is met.

• D) Sorting data in a specific order.

What does Selection refer to in a program?

• Making decisions in a program based on conditions.

• Executing all instructions in sequence.

• Storing user input.

• Generating random values.

What is Repetition in programming?

• A) Repeating a set of instructions multiple times.

• B) Making decisions based on user input.

• C) Sorting data based on values.

• D) Organising data in memory.