Decoding Computer Programming. Lesson 12

What is the primary purpose of computer programming?

• To create visual art for computers
• To manage computer networks
• To prepare coded instructions for computers
• To design computer hardware

Which of the following best describes the role of algorithms in programming?

• Algorithms are used to create graphics for games.
• Algorithms are irrelevant to programming.
• Algorithms encode programs for the computer.
• Algorithms are only necessary for web development.

Why must problems be specially processed for computers?

• Computers can only understand visual data.
• Computers cannot manipulate formulae and equations directly.
• Computers are not capable of solving complex problems.
• Computers require problems to be presented in natural language.

During which phase are computer programs actually written?

• The analysis phase
• The development phase
• The testing phase
• The planning phase

What is crucial for the instructions of a program to function correctly?

• They must be written by a professional programmer.
• They must be brief and concise.
• They must be complete and in the correct sequence.
• They must be written in a programming language.

What is flowcharting primarily used for in programming?

• To write actual code
• To plan the logic of a program
• To create user interfaces
• To debug existing programs

How does a flowchart represent program logic?

• Through mathematical equations
• Through written paragraphs
• Using predefined symbols in a graphic format
• By listing all possible outcomes

What is pseudocode primarily designed to do?

• To imitate actual program instructions without strict rules
• To compile code for execution
• To replace actual programming languages
• To create visual representations of data

Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic structures of pseudocode?

• Sequence
• Iteration
• Decision
• Looping

What can be expressed using the three structures of pseudocode?

• Only simple calculations
• Only graphical representations
• Any required logic
• Only user inputs