Coding Basics

How does coding play a role in computer science?

• Coding is not related to computer science at all

• Coding provides the necessary instructions for computers to carry out tasks and processes, making it a fundamental aspect of computer science.

• Coding is only used for entertainment purposes in computer science

• Coding is only used for hardware development in computer science

How do you declare a variable in most programming languages?

• Use emojis instead of variable names

• Declare the variable name first followed by the data type

• Write a short story about the variable before using it

• Specify the data type followed by the variable name

What is the purpose of using comments in code?

• To increase the file size of the code

• To provide explanations, document code, improve readability, and make it easier for others to understand the purpose and functionality of the code.

• To confuse other developers

• To slow down the execution of the code

What is the difference between compiled and interpreted languages?

• Compiled languages are translated and executed line by line, while interpreted languages are translated directly into machine code.

• Compiled languages are executed line by line, while interpreted languages are translated and executed line by line.

• Compiled languages are translated directly into machine code, while interpreted languages are translated and executed line by line.

• Compiled languages are translated line by line, while interpreted languages are translated directly into machine code.

Name a few popular coding languages.

• Swift

• HTML

• Python, Java, JavaScript, C++, Ruby

• CSS

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What is the role of syntax in coding?

• Syntax is not important in coding

• Syntax provides the structure and rules for writing code, ensuring it is understood by the computer

• Syntax is only used for decoration in code

• Syntax is used to slow down the execution of code

Which of the following is a common data type in programming?

• Poem

• Integer

• Novel

• Essay

What is a function in programming?

• A function is a type of variable

• A function is a block of code designed to perform a particular task

• A function is a type of loop

• A function is a type of comment

How does indentation affect code readability?

• Indentation makes code harder to read

• Indentation is used to confuse other developers

• Indentation helps organize code and makes it easier to read and understand

• Indentation is not used in coding