Basics

Question 1

Algorithm

Answer 1

a sequence of computational steps that transform the input into the output.

Question 2

Data Structure

Answer 2

stores and organizes data in order to facilitate access and modifications

Question 3

Hash Table

Answer 3

Data structure that implements an associative array abstract data type that can map keys to values.

Question 4

IDE

Answer 4

Integrated Development Environment that contains a text editor, shell with syntax highlighting, and debugger.

Question 5

objects

Answer 5

an abstract variable that has a type (scalar and non scalar)

Question 6

Scalar Type

Answer 6

the fundamental, indivisible building blocks of a program (integers, floats, characters, boolean, etc.)

Question 7

None Type

Answer 7

a temporary scalar type

Question 8

Expression

Answer 8

sequence of operands (objects) and operators

Question 9

overloaded operator

Answer 9

operators are implemented in user-defined types with customized logic that is based on the types of arguments passed.

Question 10

Syntax error

Answer 10

a character or string incorrectly placed in a command or instruction that causes a failure in execution.

Question 11

Semantic error

Answer 11

error that arises from a misunderstanding of the meaning or effect of some construct in a programming language

Question 12

Type Error

Answer 12

erroneous or undesirable program behaviour caused by a discrepancy between differing data types for the program’s constants, variables, and methods (functions)

Question 13

Straight-line Program

Answer 13

every command is executed one line at a time

Question 14

Branching Programs

Answer 14

commands are executed in branching paths

Question 15

Turing Complete Language

Answer 15

any real-world general-purpose computer or computer language can approximately simulate the computational aspects of any other real-world general-purpose computer or computer language