Programming Techniques Quiz

What is the first step in the totaling method as described in the video?

• Adding all values together

• Multiplying values

• Dividing values

• Initializing the total to zero

In programming, why might you want to count down instead of up?

• To track remaining stock

• To sort a list

• To increase the total

• To find the average

How do you determine the maximum value in a dataset according to the video?

• By adding all values

• By initializing to the lowest possible value and updating

• By counting all values

• By sorting the list

What is the purpose of calculating an average in programming?

• To count occurrences

• To find the highest value

• To determine the mean of a set of values

• To sort data

Why is pseudo code important in programming exams?

• It is used to calculate averages

• It helps in sorting data

• It is used to find maximum values

• It follows the style used in exams