Basics of Coding Vocabulary Quiz

What is the term used to describe a mistake or error in a program?

• Command

• Bug

• Sequence

• Nesting

Which of the following is a sequence of instructions that a computer can execute?

• Variable

• Program

• String

• Control

What is the process of finding and fixing errors in a program called?

• Debugging

• Nesting

• Programming

• Command

Which of the following is a set of steps to solve a problem or perform a task?

• Algorithm

• Developer

• Control

• Variable

What is the term for a named space in memory where data can be stored and changed?

• String

• Variable

• Command

• Sequence

Which of the following best describes a "string" in programming?

• A sequence of characters

• A type of bug

• A control structure

• A mathematical operation

How does "nesting" work in programming?

• Placing one control structure inside another

• Storing data in a variable

• Writing a sequence of commands

• Debugging a program

What is the role of a developer in the context of programming?

• To execute commands

• To write and maintain code

• To create bugs

• To sequence data

What is a person who creates applications called?

• A developer

• A Rich Dude

• A Code Ninja

• A programming person

What is the difference between coding and programming?

• Coding is writing code, while programming includes planning and testing

• Coding is debugging, while programming is writing code

• Coding is for developers, while programming is for computers

• Coding is a sequence, while programming is a command