Introduction to Computer Engineering Terms

Which statement best defines Computer Engineering?

• A field focused only on writing software programs

• A field that combines computer science and electrical engineering to design, build, and maintain computer hardware and software

• A branch of mathematics studying algorithms only

• A career that repairs household appliances

In programming, what is a command?

• A random guess by the computer

• A specific action for a computer to perform

• The physical parts of a computer

• A list of bugs found in code

A student wants a robot to first turn left, then move forward, then stop. What term describes arranging these instructions in that order?

• Loop

• Variable

• Sequence

• Hardware

Which statement best defines a bug in coding?

• A helpful feature added to code

• A problem in the code

• A list of commands grouped together

• A tool used to test code

What is the main purpose of debugging?

• To write new functions

• To get fix errors in the code and get rid of bugs

• To rename variables

• To add comments to code

A function is primarily described as which of the following?

• An unexpected error

• A single command

• A collection of commands grouped together and given a name

• A bug removed from code

Which statement best defines a loop in programming?

• A group of commands that runs once and then stops

• A mistake in the code that prevents it from running

• Runs a block of code over and over again for a set number of times

• A tool for storing data permanently

A developer is best described as:

• A device that executes code

• Someone that makes code for a specific reason

• A language used to write programs

• A visual design of a website

Which option most accurately describes coding?

• Building computer hardware

• Telling a computer what to do

• Testing a finished program with users

• Encrypting data to keep it safe

Which statement best defines an expression in programming?

• A named reference to a value used throughout a program

• A symbol that changes the value of a variable

• A combination of operators and values that evaluates to a single value

• A storage location for user input