Quiz on BASIC Language

What does BASIC stand for?

• Beginners All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code

• Basic Algorithm for Simple Instruction Code

• Binary Algorithm for Simple Instruction Code

• Beginners All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code Language

Who developed BASIC?

• Bill Gates

• John G. Kemeny and Thomas E. Kurtz

• Steve Jobs

• Linus Torvalds

In what year was BASIC developed?

• 1964

• 1970

• 1980

• 1990

What is a key feature of BASIC?

• It is difficult to learn.

• It uses English-like commands.

• It requires complex syntax.

• It is only for advanced programmers.

What does the PRINT command do in BASIC?

• Displays text or numbers on the screen

• Accepts data from the user

• Assigns a value to a variable

• Ends the program

What is the purpose of the INPUT command?

• To display output

• To accept data from the user

• To add comments

• To end the program

What is the function of the LET command?

• To display text

• To assign a value to a variable

• To end the program

• To transfer control

What must be true about line numbers in BASIC?

• They can be in any order.

• They must be in increasing order.

• They must be even numbers.

• They can be skipped.

What is one importance of learning BASIC?

• It is the only programming language.

• It builds foundational skills in programming.

• It is not useful for beginners.

• It is only for advanced programmers.

What is the purpose of the END command in BASIC?

• To define a function

• To terminate the program

• To display a message

• To create a loop