Fundamentals of Algorithm Test 2

What is modularity in programming?

• a. A programming language

• b. Breaking down a program into smaller, independent modules

• c. A type of sorting algorithm

• d. Data validation technique

In pseudocode, what keyword is commonly used to define a function or module?

• a. DEFINE

• b. FUNCTION

• c. MODULE

• d. PROCEDURE

What is the purpose of modularity in programming?

• a. To make code more complex

• b. To make code easier to understand and maintain

• c. To increase program execution speed

• d. To decrease code readability

Which pseudocode construct is used to call a function?

• a. EXECUTE

• b. RUN

• c. CALL

• d. PERFORM

What is a module in pseudocode?

• a. A variable

• b. A function or a set of related functions

• c. A data type

• d. A loop construct

Which pseudocode construct is used for iterative tasks, such as looping through an array?

• a. SEQUENCE

• b. REPEAT-UNTIL

• c. FOR-LOOP

• d. SWITCH

In pseudocode, what is typically included in a function declaration?

• a. Function body only

• b. Function name and return type

• c. Function parameters and return type

• d. Function parameters only

What does the term "unit testing" refer to in the context of modular programming?

• a. Testing individual functions or modules in isolation

• b. Testing the entire program as a single unit

• c. Testing user interfaces

• d. Testing the hardware units of a computer

What is the purpose of the "RETURN" statement in a pseudocode function?

• a. To exit the program

• b. To return a value from the function

• c. To print a message

• d. To start a loop

Which pseudocode construct is used for creating a reusable piece of code that performs a specific task?

• a. FUNCTION

• b. MODULE

• c. PROCEDURE

• d. SUBROUTINE