DCS II Exam Review

Statements that only run under certain conditions are: ____

• conditionals

• loops

• variables

• functions

An algorithm that has been coded into something that can be run by a machine is a: ______

• program

• database

• network

• compiler

The common programming structure that implements “conditional statements” are: ________

• if-statement

• for-loop

• switch-case

• while-loop

A graphic character on the screen with properties that describe its location, movement, and look is a: _____

• sprite

• pixel

• icon

• button

Attributes that describe an object’s characteristics: _________________

• property

• method

• event

• function

Finding and fixing problems in your algorithm or program: ________

• debugging

• compiling

• executing

• designing

Part of a program that does not work correctly: ___________

• bug

• loop

• array

• syntax

An extra piece of information passed to a function to customize it for a specific need: ________

• parameter

• function

• loop

• variable

In programming, an expression that evaluates to TRUE or FALSE: ____

• Boolean expression

• String literal

• Integer variable

• Loop statement

A placeholder for a piece of information that can change... ______

• variable

• constant

• operator

• function