Computer Programming Flashcard

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What is an ALGORITHM?

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A set of step by step instructions for problem solving.

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Why will this code not run? Options: there has to be a number in the variable, there are supposed to be no spaces in the variable label, there are no caps in variables

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there are supposed to be no spaces in the variable label

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What does this code do?

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Moves forward 5 times

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The action of doing something over and over again.

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Looping

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What is a function in programming?

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A block of code that performs a specific task

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What is error handling or debugging in programming?

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The process of finding and fixing errors

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What is the purpose of the "if" statement in programming?

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To make decisions based on conditions

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Which of the following is a syntax error?
Dividing by zero,
Misspelling a keyword,
Using a variable before declaring it,
Infinite loop

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Misspelling a keyword

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Allow functions to perform tasks with specific input values. Options: velocity, string, parameters, output

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parameters

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A data type that represents a logical value that can only be true or false.

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boolean