2.1 Inputs, processes, and outputs

Question 1

What are inputs?

Answer 1

• Anything which needs to be supplied to the program so it can meet its goals
• Often input by the user
• Consider an appropriate variable name and data type for the input

Question 2

What are processes?

Answer 2

• Consider what calculations need to be performed while the program is running
• Does data need to change formats or data types

Question 3

What are outputs?

Answer 3

• Consider what your program needs to output
• Consider what form this output needs to take
• Consider an appropriate variable name and data type for any output