Computer Programming

Which of these is most similar to a computer program?

• Science book
• Encyclopedia
• Dictionary
• Map

A programmer is to a computer as a teacher is to:

• A desk
• A student
• A library
• A principal

Imagine a car as a computer, and its engine as a program. Which of the following is an input for the engine program?

• The gas pedal
• The driver's seat
• The steering wheel
• The windshield wipers

A good algorithm must be:

• Detailed
• Replaceable
• Simple
• Open-ended

What is wrong with the following "code" for opening a bottle?
1.Grip cap with index finger and thumb
2.Remove cap
3.Twist counter-clockwise until seal is broken

• The function has too many steps
• The instructions are not specific
• The function doesn't apply to every bottle
• The instructions are out of sequence

List the following in order from simplest to most complex: A) Function; B) Program; C) Step

• A,B,C
• B,A,C
• C,A,B
• C,B,A

How can the following instruction be made more specific? "Meet Joe at the corner of Main Street and First Avenue."

• Describe how you firts met Joe
• List all the streets that intersect First Avenue
• Describe the current weather conditions
• Set an exact time for the meeting

Imagine writing a program that instructs a bird how to take off, fly, and land. What function is likely to be looped?

• Lift off
• Flap wings
• Find landing spot
• Land

If a program has gone through many iterations, what must be true?

• The code is extremely complex
• The code has changed a great deal over time
• The code is written in more than one language
• The code once contained many bugs

For a chef, what is the most important variable in preparing a meal for a dinner party?

• The time of the party
• The distance to the grocery store
• The brand of your stove
• The number of guests