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1

The graphical representation of the detailed steps software will perform is a:
A)Pseudocode routine.
B)Program flowchart.
C)Module.
D)Picture chart.
2

A mistake in the way an algorithm solves a problem is called a(n):
A)Logic error.
B)Coding.
C)Sequential execution.
D)Object code.
3

A ________ language contains specific rules and words thaexpress the logical steps of an algorithm:
A)sequential
B)programming
C)business
D)prototyping
4

Many programmers call writing the software program:
A)Prototyping.
B)Looping.
C)Coding.
D)Compiling.
5

Commands that a programming language has set aside for its own use are called:
A)Reserved words.
B)Restricted words.
C)Registered words.
D)Related words.
6

The control structure used to perform either one or another set of instructions is called:
A)Sequence.
B)Selection.
C)Loop.
D)Conceptualization.
7

These structures specify the order in which a computer will execute each line of software code:
A)Control.
B)Algorithm.
C)Rule.
D)Comment.
8

This statement tests a condition that can result in more than a true or false answer:
A)Case.
B)Selection.
C)Repetition.
D)Iteration.
9

This control structure instructs a piece of software to repeat a series of instructions until it fulfills a condition or while a condition exists:
A)Case control.
B)Repetition control.
C)Iteration control.
D)Selection control.
10

Programmers call the repetition control structure an iteration control, or simply a:
A)Loop.
B)Switch.
C)Procedure.
D)Counter.
11

This statement repeats a portion of software code as long as a certain condition exists:
A)Do-while statement.
B)Do-repeat statement.
C)Do-until statement.
D)For-next statement.
12

This statement repeats a portion of software code a precise number of times:
A)Do-while statement.
B)Do-repeat statement.
C)Do-until statement.
D)For-next statement.
13

The for-next statement uses a numerical value known as a(n) ________that tracks the number of iterations in a software code:
A)counter
B)timer
C)clock cycle
D)meter
14

A common name for software errors is:
A)Logic bombs.
B)Bugs.
C)Trojans.
D)Viruses.
15

These errors are mistakes in a software code's grammar:
A)Sequence.
B)Syntax.
C)Run-time errors.
D)Logic errors.
16

A(n) _______ is a word or symbol programmers use to store values in a software program:
A)cell
B)variable
C)table
D)database
17

Documentation is written:
A)Once the program has been completed and tested.
B)When the users are given control.
C)During the programming process.
D)When the software is released.
18

A programming language that has the ability to work on a variety of computer hardware and operating systems has good:
A)Portability.
B)Scalability.
C)Usability.
D)Applicability.
19

A programming language that works only on a specific computer system and its components is a:
A)Machine-independent language.
B)Machine-dependent language.
C)Machine-centric language.
D)Machine-reliant language.
20

A utility program that converts assembly language into machine language that the computer can then use to run software is a(n):
A)Assembler.
B)Compiler.
C)Coder.
D)Encrypter.





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