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WorksheetsIntroduction to programming
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Programming is defined as:
The process of writing instructions for computers to perform specific tasks.
A method of creating physical machines.
A way to design buildings and structures.
A technique for cooking recipes.
Which of the following lists the correct stages of the Program Development Cycle (PDC)?
Problem definition, program design, coding, testing, documentation, maintenance
Coding, problem definition, documentation, testing, maintenance, program design
Testing, coding, documentation, maintenance, problem definition, program design
Documentation, maintenance, testing, coding, program design, problem definition
________ is a set of instructions or rules designed to solve a definite problem.
Algorithm
Database
Compiler
Network
________ is the process of creating instructions for computers using programming languages.
Coding
Painting
Cooking
Dancing
________ is a list of codes arranged in a sequence that results in the completion of work.
Programming
Painting
Dancing
Singing
What is the term used for an error or defect in hardware or software?
BUG
CODE
PATCH
SCRIPT
What do you call a statement that helps the code make a choice and results in either TRUE or FALSE?
Conditionals
Loops
Variables
Functions
Fill in the blank: In computer programming, the set of rules on how statements can be conveyed is known as _______.
syntax
algorithm
variable
function
Which is the first step in the Program Development Life Cycle?
Problem Definition
Coding
Testing
Documentation
Which step comes after 'Problem Analysis' in the Program Development Life Cycle?
Algorithm Development
Testing and Debugging
Documentation
Problem Definition
Which of the following is NOT a step in the Program Development Life Cycle?
Problem Definition
Problem Analysis
Marketing
Maintenance
The step that involves writing the actual code and preparing documentation is called ________.
Coding & Documentation
Testing & Debugging
System Analysis
Implementation
What is the final step in the Program Development Life Cycle?
Maintenance
Design
Testing
Implementation
Which step in the Program Management cycle involves making improvements to the program?
Program Improvement
Program Planning
Program Evaluation
Program Implementation
'Testing & Debugging' is a step in the Program Development Life Cycle.
True
False
