ICAS Programming and Digital Systems 2

Question 1

Which data structure uses a Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) principle?

Accepted Answer

Stack

Answer

Queue

Answer

Linked List

Answer

Array

Question 2

What does the term 'bug' mean in programming?

Accepted Answer

An error or flaw in the program

Answer

A virus attacking the code

Answer

A missing semicolon only

Answer

A slow-running loop

Question 3

In binary, what is the value of 1011?

Accepted Answer

11

Answer

9

Answer

10

Answer

13

Question 4

Which type of loop is guaranteed to execute its body at least once?

Accepted Answer

do-while loop

Answer

for loop

Answer

while loop

Answer

foreach loop

Question 5

What is an algorithm?

Accepted Answer

A step-by-step set of instructions to solve a problem

Answer

A programming language

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A type of computer hardware

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A data storage format

Question 6

Which of the following best describes 'pseudocode'?

Accepted Answer

An informal description of a program's logic

Answer

Code written in Python

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Fake code used to hack systems

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Machine-readable binary instructions

Question 7

What does a compiler do?

Accepted Answer

Translates high-level code into machine code

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Runs code line by line

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Stores data in memory

Answer

Connects to the internet