Programming Fundamentals Quiz

What does the acronym "CPU" stand for?

• Central Process Unit

• Computer Program Unit

• Central Processing Unit

• Core Processing Utility

In programming, a variable is used to:

• Define a new function.

• Represent a constant value.

• Store data in a memory location.

• Perform a mathematical operation.

Which of the following is a conditional statement?

• for loop

• if-else statement

• while loop

• return statement

What is the purpose of a for loop in programming?

• To iterate a block of code a specified number of times.

• To check a condition and execute code once.

• To define a new class.

• To handle user input.

What is a compiler?

• A program that translates human language to code.

• A program that translates source code into machine code.

• A tool for debugging errors.

• A database management system.

Which programming language is commonly used for web server-side development?

• HTML

• CSS

• Python

• Swift

An algorithm's efficiency is often measured by its:

• Code length.

• Time and space complexity.

• Visual output.

• Developer's skill level.

In object-oriented programming, a blueprint for creating objects is called a:

• Function

• Method

• Class

• Variable

Which of these is a common data type for storing a single character?

• string

• char

• integer

• boolean

What is a syntax error?

• A logical mistake in the program's flow.

• A violation of the rules of the programming language.

• An error that occurs during program execution.

• An error that causes the program to run forever.