Programming Concepts

What is an algorithm?

• A type of variable
• A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem
• A programming language
• A data type

Which of the following best describes a variable?

• A fixed value
• A storage location that holds a value
• A command given to a computer
• An expression that evaluates to a result

What does the term 'syntax' refer to in programming?

• The meaning of commands
• The structure of statements in a programming language
• The speed of code execution
• The type of data used

What is the purpose of a function in programming?

• To store data
• To perform a specific task when called
• To create variables
• To define data types

What is the difference between a parameter and an argument?

• They are the same
• A parameter is a variable in a function definition, while an argument is the value passed to that parameter
• A parameter is a type of variable, and an argument is a command
• An argument is always a number, while a parameter can be any data type

Which of the following is an example of a boolean value?

• 'Hello'
• 42
• True
• 3.14

What does 'API' stand for?

• Application Programming Interface
• Advanced Programming Instruction
• Automated Process Integration
• Application Process Interface

What is a loop used for in programming?

• To store data
• To repeat a block of code multiple times
• To define a function
• To create variables

What is the purpose of a random number generator?

• To create predictable sequences
• To produce random numbers
• To store numbers
• To define data types

In a for loop, what does the loop typically require?

• A condition to be true
• A specific number of iterations
• A variable to store data
• An API call