Basic Programming Concepts Quiz

What does BASIC stand for?

• Beginners All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code

• Basic All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code

• Beginners All-purpose Simple Instruction Code

• Basic All-purpose Simple Instruction Code

Which command is used to make decisions based on a condition?

• FOR...NEXT

• IF...THEN

• GOTO

• END

What does the FOR...NEXT command do?

• Creates loops to repeat a set of commands

• Ends the program

• Transfers control to a specific line number

• Accepts user input

What is the purpose of the GOTO command?

• Ends the program

• Transfers control to a specific line number

• Displays result

• Makes decisions based on a condition

What type of variables are A, B, and X1 in BASIC?

• String Variables

• Numeric Variables

• Boolean Variables

• Character Variables

What is a common syntax error in BASIC?

• Incorrect command spelling

• Program runs but gives wrong output

• Error occurs during execution

• None of the above

What does a logic error mean in BASIC?

• Incorrect command spelling

• Program runs but gives wrong output

• Error occurs during execution

• None of the above

What is the output of the following code: 10 INPUT 'Enter a number: ', A; 20 IF A > 10 THEN PRINT 'Number is greater than 10'; 30 END?

• It will always print 'Number is greater than 10'

• It will ask for user input and print based on the condition

• It will give a syntax error

• It will end without any output

What is the importance of BASIC programming?

• Enhances logical thinking

• Helps students understand control structures

• Forms a foundation for advanced programming languages

• All of the above

What is the correct way to accept user input in BASIC?

• INPUT 'Enter age: ', A

• GET 'Enter age: ', A

• READ 'Enter age: ', A

• SET 'Enter age: ', A