Understanding Variables in Programming

What is a variable in programming?

• A type of robot

• A box that stores data

• A piece of hardware

• A math equation

What can a variable hold?

• Data that can change

• Only one fixed number

• Only pictures

• Computer parts

What is the main purpose of using variables?

• To make programs more flexible

• To make programs slower

• To confuse the computer

• To decorate the code

What does it mean to "assign" a variable?

• To delete it

• To give it a value

• To copy it

• To rename it

Which of the following is an example of assigning a value?

• set Name to "Mike"

• Name add 10

• Name + "Mike"

• Name show "Mike"

What happens when you assign a new value to a variable?

• It keeps both values

• It replaces the old value

• It causes an error

• It deletes the variable

Why should variable names be meaningful?

• To make code easier to understand

• To make it longer

• To make it look colorful

• To confuse others

Which variable name is the most meaningful?

• x

• n

• Age

• zz

What kind of data can variables store?

• Only numbers

• Only words

• Numbers, text, and symbols

• Only symbols

What is the process of giving a value to a variable called?

• Declaration

• Assignment

• Definition

• Execution