Introduction to String Manipulation and Palindrome Checking

What is a string in programming?

• A type of loop

• A mathematical operation

• A block of text data

• A sequence of numbers

Which of the following is NOT a reserved keyword in Small Basic?

• Mouse

• Math

• Name

• Text

What is the purpose of a variable in programming?

• To display output

• To store data

• To execute loops

• To perform calculations

Which keyword is used for making decisions in Small Basic?

• For

• While

• Switch

• If

What does the 'else if' statement do in a selection block?

• Ends the program

• Executes a loop

• Provides an alternative condition

• Declares a variable

How do you reverse a string in Small Basic?

• By using a reserved keyword

• By using a mathematical formula

• By using a forward loop

• By using a backward loop

What is the purpose of the 'get subtext' function?

• To calculate the length of a string

• To compare two strings

• To extract a part of a string

• To concatenate strings

What is a palindrome?

• A mathematical operation

• A reserved keyword in Small Basic

• A type of loop in programming

• A word that reads the same forwards and backwards

How can you check if a word is a palindrome in Small Basic?

• By using a reserved keyword

• By calculating the length of the word

• By executing a loop

• By comparing the word with its reversed version

What is the first step in creating a palindrome checker?

• Using a selection statement

• Declaring a variable

• Calculating the string length

• Reversing the string