Algorithm and Programming Quiz

Which algorithmic construct repeats steps until a condition is met?

• Sequence

• Iteration

• Selection

• Initialisation

How should repeated steps be shown in a textual algorithm?

• Indentation

• Bold text

• Larger font

• Underlining

What is the purpose of selection in an algorithm?

• Repeat actions

• Make decisions based on conditions

• Order steps sequentially

• Delete unnecessary steps

Decomposing "bake a cake" could include:

• Mix ingredients → Pour into tin → Bake

• Eat the cake

• Buy an oven

• Draw the recipe

Which component allows a program to choose between actions?

• Loop

• Selection (if/else)

• Sequence

• Variable

What does if score > 10 demonstrate?

• Iteration

• Conditional check

• Initialisation

• Debugging

How should a program respond to keyboard input?

• Ignore it

• Use it to trigger events

• Delete the input

• Print it automatically

What is debugging?

• Writing new code

• Fixing errors in code

• Deleting code

• Drawing flowcharts

Initialisation in a game plan sets:

• Starting positions of characters

• Background music

• User passwords

• File names

Which network uses SIM cards for internet access?

• Wired phone network

• Mobile phone network

• Cable TV network

• Satellite network