Question 1

Every programming language has rules governing its word usage and punctuation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A(n) ____ is a software package that provides an editor, a compiler, and other programming tools.

Accepted Answer

A)  GUI
B)  CGI
C)  GDE
D)  IDE

Question 3

In a flowchart, the ____ is used to represent processing.

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A)  circle
B)  diamond
C)  triangle
D)  rectangle

Question 4

____ errors are relatively easy to locate and correct because the compiler or interpreter you use highlights every error.

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A)  Logic
B)  Syntax
C)  Input
D)  Process

Question 5

When you draw a flowchart, you use a(n)____________________ to represent the input symbol, which indicates an input operation.

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Question 6

A preselected value that stops the execution of a program is often called a(n)____________________ value because it does not represent real data.

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The answer of A preselected value that stops the execution...

Question 7

After programs are put into production, making necessary changes is called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  debugging
B)  conversion
C)  maintenance
D)  testing

Question 8

The major difference between the two main programming styles in use today is the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  use of flowcharts versus pseudocode
B)  testing procedure used by the programmer
C)  programmer's focus during the earliest planning stages of a project
D)  programming language used

Question 9

The ____ is the standard terminal symbol for a flowchart.

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A)  circle
B)  lozenge
C)  diamond
D)  square

Question 10

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                        Premises: Instructions that tell the computer what to do

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The Answer of flowchart and syntax error and software and is...

Question 11

The repetition of a series of steps is called a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  repeat flow
B)  loop
C)  flow
D)  infinite loop

Question 12

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                        Premises: Represent(s)the millions of on/off circuits within the computer

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The Answer of pseudocode and documentation and syntax error and is...

Question 13

The heart of the programming process lies in planning the program's logic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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                        Premises: Contents are lost when the computer is turned off or loses power

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The Answer of sentinel and software and flowchart and syntax is...

Question 15

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                        Premises: English-like representation of the logical steps it takes to solve a problem

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The Answer of flowchart and hardware and documentation and syntax is...

Question 16

Describe the function of a compiler and an interpreter.

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Each programming language uses a piece o...

Question 17

Many programming languages use the term ____ to refer to the marker that is used to automatically recognize the end of data in a file.

Accepted Answer

A)  data_end
B)  end_data
C)  eof
D)  eod

Question 18

To enter the program into a computer so you can translate and execute it, you usually use a keyboard to type program statements into a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  command line
B)  input screen
C)  editor
D)  word processor

Question 19

How is a decision represented in a flowchart?

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You represent a decision in a flowchart ...

Question 20

When instructions are carried out, a program runs, or ____________________.

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The answer of When instructions are carried out, a program...

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When instructions are carried out, a program runs, or ____________________.

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A preselected value that stops the execution of a program is often called a(n)____________________ value because it does not represent real data.

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When you draw a flowchart, you use a(n)____________________ to represent the input symbol, which indicates an input operation.

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A(n) ____ is a software package that provides an editor, a compiler, and other programming tools.

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To enter the program into a computer so you can translate and execute it, you usually use a keyboard to type program statements into a(n) ____.

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Many programming languages use the term ____ to refer to the marker that is used to automatically recognize the end of data in a file.

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After programs are put into production, making necessary changes is called ____.

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The heart of the programming process lies in planning the program's logic.

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The major difference between the two main programming styles in use today is the ____.

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____ errors are relatively easy to locate and correct because the compiler or interpreter you use highlights every error.

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The ____ is the standard terminal symbol for a flowchart.

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When instructions are carried out, a program runs, or ____________________.

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Many programming languages use the term ____ to refer to the marker that is used to automatically recognize the end of data in a file.

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