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Programming Fundamentals MCQ

1. A(n) ____ is a numeric variable used for adding together something.

Incrementer

Updater

Counter

Accumulator.

Answer

Correct Answer: Accumulator.

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2. A partially filled array is normally used with ________.

An accompanying integer variable that holds the number of items that are actually stored in the array

A library function that performs array insertions

An accompanying variable that holds a copy of the last item stored in the array

A warning to the user that some of the elements contain invalid values

None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: An accompanying integer variable that holds the number of items that are actually stored in the array

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3. A ____ is a temporary detour in the logic of a program.

Sequence break

Control break

Control sequenced.

Break control.

Answer

Correct Answer: Control break

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4. Every byte in the computer's memory is assigned a unique ________.

Pointer

Address

Dynamic allocation

Name

None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: Address

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5. Data stored ________ is lost when the computer is powered down.

On CD ROM

In RAM

On a backup tape

On the hard disk

None of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: In RAM

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6. What does Boolean expression or Boolean logic refer to?

Database expressions

Programming languages

Mathematical equations

Statements that are either TRUE or FALSE

Answer

Correct Answer: Statements that are either TRUE or FALSE

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7. What is an argument in programming?

A program written in a specific language

A value that is passed into a command or function

A group of commands or functions

An instruction to a computer

Answer

Correct Answer: A value that is passed into a command or function

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8. What is an API?

Application Programming Interface

Algorithm Programming Index

Automated Programming Information

Artificial Programming Intelligence

Answer

Correct Answer: Application Programming Interface

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9. What is a computer program?

A set of data

A digital system

An organized collection of instructions

An output device

Answer

Correct Answer: An organized collection of instructions

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10. What is an algorithm?

A mathematical process

A set of instructions or rules designed to solve a definite problem

A computer language

An artificial intelligence program

Answer

Correct Answer: A set of instructions or rules designed to solve a definite problem

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