4.2 Given a scenerio, use program organizational techniques and interpret logic

Question 1

What is the function of an IF conditional statement in code?

Answer 1

Part of the code only executes when certain conditions are true.

Question 2

Which pseudocode adds a value to the first element in the array?

Answer 2

Logons(0) = find LastLoggedOnUser and get Forename

Question 3

What is the main difference between looping and branching?

Answer 3

Loops are used to perform a task until a condition is met.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a flow chart?

Answer 4

It visualizes the graphical sequence of a program.

Question 5

How is pseudocode used in programming?

Answer 5

It is used to write informal programming code that is readable by humans.

Question 6

What would you use to instruct your computer to execute a different sequence of instructions?

Answer 6

Branching

Question 7

Which pseudocode populates the first row and first column?

Answer 7

Logons(0,0) = find LastLoggedOnUser and get Forename

Question 8

What pseudocode creates a two-dimensional array?

Answer 8

declare Logons(9,1) as string

Question 9

When writing pseudocode, what are subroutines?

Answer 9

Subroutines are blocks of code that represent duplicate tasks but have been defined separately.

Question 10

What purpose does branching in programming serve?

Answer 10

It controls flow within a program based on specific conditions.

Question 11

Which psuedocode defines a one-dimensional array allowing up to ten rows?

Answer 11

declare Logons(9) as string