9618 Chp11 Programming Basics Quiz

What is a constant in programming?

• A value that can change during execution

• A named value that cannot change during execution

• A set of statements that can be called multiple times

• A routine available in the development system

Which of the following is true about variables?

• They cannot be declared before use

• They are always constants

• They can change during the execution of a program

• They do not require a value to be assigned

What does a function do in programming?

• It is the same as a procedure

• It is a set of statements that cannot be reused

• It always returns a value

• It cannot be called multiple times

What is the purpose of a library routine?

• To write pseudocode

• To provide tested and ready-to-use routines

• To create new programming languages

• To declare variables and constants

What is the correct way to check if a radius is positive in Python?

• Do While radius > 0

• Check radius > 0

• while radius <= 0:

• if radius > 0:

Which statement is true about loops?

• They are only used for input validation

• They cannot be nested

• They can only be count-controlled

• They allow sections of code to be repeated

What is a parameter in programming?

• A type of loop

• A method of passing a value to a procedure

• A variable that cannot be changed

• A constant value

What does the keyword 'RETURN' do in a function?

• It ends the program

• It specifies the value to be returned

• It declares a variable

• It creates a loop

Which of the following is NOT a type of loop?

• WHILE ... DO ... ENDWHILE

• FOR ... NEXT

• REPEAT ... UNTIL

• DO ... WHILE ... END

What is the purpose of pseudocode?

• To test programming languages

• To declare constants and variables

• To outline algorithms in a human-readable format

• To write actual code in a programming language