BASIC Programming (I)

What does BASIC stand for in computer programming?

• Binary Algorithmic System In Computing

• Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code

• Basic Algorithm System for Information Control

• Binary Advanced System for Internet Computing

Which of the following is a characteristic of BASIC programming language?

• It requires extensive programming knowledge

• It's primarily used for system programming

• It's designed to be easy to learn and use

• It can only run on mainframe computers

Which of these is a type of BASIC programming language?

• Visual BASIC

• Java BASIC

• Python BASIC

• Ruby BASIC

What is a key advantage of BASIC programming language?

• Complex syntax structure

• High-level security features

• Simple and easy to understand syntax

• Advanced memory management

Which character set is NOT commonly used in BASIC?

• Numbers (0-9)

• Letters (A-Z)

• Special characters (@, #, $)

• Chinese characters

In BASIC programming, what is a constant?

• A value that changes during program execution

• A value that remains fixed throughout the program

• A special character used for calculations

• A variable name

Which operator is used for multiplication in BASIC?

• x

• *

• #

• @

What is a major disadvantage of BASIC programming?

• Limited debugging capabilities

• Too expensive to implement

• Slower execution compared to machine code

• Requires special hardware

Variables in BASIC must start with:

• A number

• A special character

• A letter

• An underscore

Which BASIC variant was developed by Microsoft?

• Quick BASIC

• True BASIC

• Turbo BASIC

• Liberty BASIC