Programming Fundamentals & Logic Flashcards

Which type of error occurs when a program compiles successfully but produces incorrect results at runtime?

Answer: Logic error

A logic error means the program runs without crashing but produces wrong output due to a flaw in the algorithm.

An algorithm that divides a problem into smaller subproblems of the same type and solves them recursively is using which strategy?

Answer: Divide and conquer

Divide and conquer breaks a problem into smaller instances of itself, solves each recursively, and combines the results.

What value does an uninitialized boolean variable typically hold by default in strongly-typed languages?

Answer: FALSE

In most strongly-typed languages, boolean variables default to FALSE when declared but not explicitly initialized.

Which control structure is most appropriate when you need to execute a block of code at least once before checking a condition?

Answer: do-while loop

A do-while loop executes its body first, then checks the condition, guaranteeing at least one execution.

What is the purpose of a flowchart in programming?

Answer: To visually represent the steps and logic of an algorithm

A flowchart uses standardized symbols to graphically depict the flow of logic and decision-making steps in an algorithm.

If a function calls itself within its own definition, it is known as a:

Answer: Recursive function

A recursive function is one that calls itself as part of its own execution to solve a problem.

Which of the following is an example of a relational operator?

Answer: >=

The >= (greater than or equal to) operator is a relational operator used to compare two values.