Programming Quiz based on Teach ICT - all topics AQA GCSE

Which data type would you use for "Y"?

• Character
• String
• Boolean
• Integer
• Real

A variable is a location in memory used to hold data while a program is running. Is this true or false?

• True
• False

What data type would you use for storing a name?

What are the 2 types of subroutine?

• procedures and functions
• subprograms and functions
• sub and program
• procedures and subs

Which of the following are benefits of modular programming? Note there are more than 2 correct answers.

• Easier to see how the overall program is constructed
• Managing the project is easier as each major task can be allocated to team members
• Each module can be fully tested before being released
• Saves development time as no need to re-code the same functions again and again
• Modules can be written dependent on other modules

Subroutines and parameters help to make more structured programs - true or false?

• True
• False

The ability to break down a task into smaller tasks is an essential skill in computer programming - true or false?

• True
• False

Subroutines and functions can have data passed into them by means of parameters (also called arguments) and they can also return data to the calling code. - true or false?

• True
• False

Scope determines how visible that variable is to other parts of the program. - true or false?

• True
• False

What type of variables are declared outside any subroutine and can be used by any part of the program? One word answer.