CSC126_Quiz2: Chapter1

What is a computer program?

• A set of detailed, step-by-step instructions

• A set of random instructions

• A type of programming language

• A collection of hardware components

Which of the following is NOT a type of programming language?

• Binary Language

• High Level Language

• Assembly Language

• Machine Language

What does a compiler do?

• Loads the program into memory

• Executes the program directly

• Translates machine language into high-level language

• Translates high-level language into machine language

What is the primary function of an algorithm in programming?

• To execute the program

• To store data

• To outline steps for problem-solving

• To provide user interface

Which of the following is a characteristic of high-level programming languages?

• They require assembly language

• They are machine-dependent

• They use binary code

• They are closer to human language

What is the role of a linker in program processing?

• To execute the program

• To load the program into memory

• To combine object programs with library programs

• To translate source code into machine code

What type of error occurs during the execution of a program?

• Compilation error

• Logic error

• Syntax error

• Run-time error

In the context of programming, what does 'input' refer to?

• The instructions written in code

• The storage used by the program

• The data entered into the program

• The output produced by the program

What is the first step in the Program Development Lifecycle (PDLC)?

• Problem analysis

• Documentation

• Coding

• Testing

Which of the following best describes a flowchart?

• A programming language

• A set of symbols to describe an algorithm

• A type of error in programming

• A sequence of binary digits