CCS Programming Fundamentals 4

Question 1

What is the purpose of pseudocode in programming?

Accepted Answer

To plan logic in plain language before writing actual code

Answer

Pseudocode is an informal, language-agnostic description of an algorithm used to plan before implementation.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a high-level programming language?

Accepted Answer

Python

Answer

Python is a high-level language that abstracts hardware details, making it easier for humans to read and write.

Question 3

What is the difference between a compiler and an interpreter?

Accepted Answer

A compiler translates the whole program before execution; an interpreter translates and executes line by line

Answer

A compiler converts the entire source code to machine code before running, while an interpreter processes and executes code one line at a time.

Question 4

In programming, what is an 'infinite loop'?

Accepted Answer

A loop whose exit condition is never met, causing it to run forever

Answer

An infinite loop occurs when the loop's termination condition is never satisfied, causing the program to loop endlessly.

Question 5

What is the role of a 'return' statement in a function?

Accepted Answer

To output a value back to the caller and exit the function

Answer

A return statement sends a result value back to the code that called the function and ends the function's execution.

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