Computer Science Programming & Software Development

Question 1

Which programming paradigm focuses on objects and their interactions?

Accepted Answer

Object-oriented programming (OOP)

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Functional programming

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Procedural programming

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Declarative programming

Question 2

Which data type is used to store a sequence of characters in most programming languages?

Accepted Answer

String

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Integer

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Boolean

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Float

Question 3

What is the main purpose of a compiler?

Accepted Answer

To convert source code into machine code

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To execute code line by line

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To debug programs

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To optimize memory usage

Question 4

Which software development methodology emphasizes short iterative cycles and adaptability?

Accepted Answer

Agile development

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Waterfall model

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V-model

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RAD model

Question 5

Which of the following best describes an API (Application Programming Interface)?

Accepted Answer

A set of functions and protocols for communication

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A type of programming language

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A software testing tool

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A database management system

Question 6

What is the purpose of version control in software development?

Accepted Answer

To track and manage changes in software projects

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To delete unnecessary code

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To increase code execution speed

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To compile programs faster