Computer Essentials:Unit 1: Output

Which of the following best describes 'computer programming'.

• Creating an app to serve as a calculator.

• Process of putting together code for accomplishing a specific computing task.

• Writing an algorithm on how to create a jelly sandwich.

• Constructing a computer from scratch for gaming.

What does the acronym IDE stand for relative to computer programming?

• Integrated Development Engine

• Interpreted Data Environment

• Integrated Development Environment

• Integrated Detailed Environment

Which type of error occurs when you have an incorrect character in a line of code - like missing parentheses or a missing double quote?

• Logic

• Syntax

• Overflow

• None of these

Turtle graphics are programs that create a drawing using Python programming. What is the "Turtle" that is used to draw also referred to?

• Mouse

• Dot

• Cursor

• Shape

In order to create a multi-line statement what set of symbols do we use in our print statement?

• Double quotes

  " "

• Single quotes

  ' '

• Hash tag

  #

• Triple quotes

  ''' '''

What refers to the period we use between objects and methods

( like bob = turtle.Turtle())?

• Period syntax

• Dot method

• Period typing

• Dot notation

Which of the following is a purpose of using comments in our code?

• Contains creator name and date of creation.

• Explains the programs purpose.

• Details what the blocks of code are designed to do.

• All of these.

What is the 'escape character' used to display different type of whitespace in a program output?

• Back slash

  \

• Forward slash

  /

• Hashtag

  #

• Double Quotes

  " "

What term refers to the arrangement of words, phrases, and punctuation to create correct and meaningful sentences in a language?

• Grammar

• Programming code

• Writing

• Syntax

Debugging is the process by which you find and resolve problems in a computer program.

• TRUE

• FALSE