COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 2 MIDTERM EXAM MCQ (2024-25))

What is the main purpose of a compiler in programming?

• To execute high-level code directly

• To translate high-level code into machine code

• To check for runtime errors

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a high-level programming language?

• Platform dependency

• Human-readable syntax

• Requires a compiler or interpreter

What happens if a program contains a syntax error?

• The compiler automatically corrects the error

• The program executes but with incorrect results

• The program fails to compile

What is the term used to describe the order in which a program executes its instructions?

• Syntax flow

• Execution flow

• Instruction cycle

In Java, what is the output of the compilation process?

• Executable machine code

• Bytecode

• Source code with added optimizations

Which of the following is an invalid variable name in Java?

• _count

• 2value

• $price

What is the primary purpose of a variable in programming?

• To define the flow of execution

• To store and manage data dynamically

• To provide documentation for the program

Which of the following is NOT a primitive data type in Java?

• float

• boolean

• String

Which derived data type is used to store multiple values of the same type?

• Class

• Array

• Enum

What is the correct way to declare a floating-point variable in Java?

• double rate = 4.5f;

• float rate = 4.5f;

• int rate = 4.5;