Core Computer Engineering Definitions

What is a bug in programming?

• A feature that adds new capabilities

• A problem in the code

• A type of computer hardware

• A data storage method

Which statement best describes debugging?

• Writing new code faster

• Organizing functions into modules

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

• Saving code to the cloud

What is a function in programming?

• A single line of code that runs once

• A collection of commands grouped together and given a name

• An error message displayed by the compiler

• A hardware device used to input commands

Which statement best defines a loop in programming?

• A single command that runs once

• A structure that runs a block of code over and over again for a set number of times

• A tool that translates code to different languages

• A file that stores program data

According to the vocabulary, what is a developer?

• A person who tests computers

• Someone that makes code for a specific reason

• A device that executes code

• A guide that explains programming terms

What is the role of an assignment operator?

• To compare two values for equality

• To allow a program to change the value represented by a variable

• To declare a named reference to a value

• To evaluate a combination of operators and values

Which set shows only comparison operators that indicate a Boolean expression?

• +, -, *, /

• <, >, <=, >=, ==, !=

• and, or, not

• (), {}, []

A function call is best described as which of the following?

• A variable that stores a number

• A command that executes the code within a function

• A comment that explains code

• A loop that repeats a block of code

According to Moore's Law, how often does the number of transistors on an integrated circuit approximately double?

• Every six months

• Every year

• Every two years

• Every five years

Which outcome is directly linked to the doubling of transistors described by Moore's Law?

• Computers become less efficient

• Computers become more powerful and efficient

• Transistors become larger

• Software becomes harder to write