8.2.6 Working with Pseudocode

What is pseudocode primarily used for?

• To compile and execute programs in a computer

• To represent code in a way that's easy for a wide range of people to understand

What will the pseudocode in Algorithm A print if a student's grade is 70?

• You passed. Good job!

• You failed. Try again!

What will the pseudocode in Algorithm A print if a student's grade is 60?

• Student's grade is 60

• You failed. Try again!

In the context of pseudocode, what does an "if/else" statement do?

• It prints a message regardless of any conditions

• It chooses between two conditions based on input

What is the purpose of the CASE statement in the provided pseudocode example?

• To make a decision based on the user's input

• To count the number of students in each class

What will the program do if the user does not select "water," "juice," or "soda"?

• It will print "Please enter a valid order."

• It will print "water."

What does the FOR statement in the pseudocode example represent?

• An iteration over a set of elements

• A command to print output

When does the loop created by the FOR statement in the pseudocode example end?

• After printing the user's drink choice

• Once all classes have been tallied