Q.1
Programs (or procedures) are .......
  • detailed instructions to do things in a particular order
  • detailed instructions which can be carried out in any order
  • plans which only make sense to computer nerds
  • too complicated to understand
Q.2
Programs (or procedures) are created in which order?
  • Break into main tasks, create flow charts, write code
  • Break into main tasks, write code, create flow charts
  • Create flow charts, break into main tasks, write code
  • Write code, break into main tasks, create flow charts
Q.3
Flow charts are a way of showing in diagrams .......
  • the steps needed to perform some process
  • a model of a solution to a processing problem
  • how data moves through a computer system
  • All of the above
Q.4
A rectangular box in a program flow chart shows .......
  • a decision
  • a process
  • an input
  • the start or end
Q.5
A diamond shape in a program flow chart shows .......
  • a decision
  • a process
  • an output
  • the start or end
Q.6
An arrow in a program flow chart shows .......
  • a feedback loop
  • an error situation which needs attention
  • an input or output of data is occurring
  • the flow of control is passing in the direction indicated
Q.7
A counter value used in a program to trigger an action .......
  • is a bad idea
  • is acting as a condition
  • is acting as a control
  • is called a variable
Q.8
You take a ticket entering a parking lot and the barrier lifts.
  • This is an example of automatic control
  • This is an example of 'Cause and Effect'
  • This is an example of computer control
  • This is an example of 'Pay and Display'
Q.9
Which of these is not an example of 'Cause and Effect'?
  • A dog sees a cat and the dog chases the cat
  • A stone is thrown into a pond and ripples appear
  • I am walking in the rain and my clothes get wet
  • The sun is shining and it starts snowing
Q.10
Solving a problem by breaking it up into smaller tasks .......
  • is called 'Bottom-Up Design'
  • is called 'Top-Down Design'
  • is called 'Top-Heavy Design'
  • is called 'Top-Up Design'
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