Chapter 1 - Programming Basics - Key Words

Question 1

Memory

Answer 1

The location where instructions and data are stored on the computer

Question 2

Algorithm

Answer 2

A sequence of steps that can be followed to complete a task and that always terminates

Question 3

Syntax

Answer 3

The rules of how words are used within a given language

Question 4

Memory Address

Answer 4

A specific location in memory where instructions or data are stored

Question 5

Assignment

Answer 5

The process of giving a value to a variable or constant

Question 6

Constant

Answer 6

An item of data whose value does not change

Question 7

Variable

Answer 7

An item of data whose value could change while the program is being run

Question 8

Debug

Answer 8

The process of finding and correcting errors in programs

Question 9

Declaration

Answer 9

The process of defining variables and constants in terms of their name and data type

Question 10

Data Type

Answer 10

Determines what sort of data are being stored and how it will be handled by the program

Question 11

Integer

Answer 11

Any whole positive or negative number including zero

Question 12

Pointer

Answer 12

A data item that identifies a particular element in a data structure - normally the front or rear

Question 13

Array

Answer 13

A set of related data items stored under a single identifier. Can work on one or more dimensions

Question 14

Element

Answer 14

A single value within a set or list - also called a member

Question 15

Record

Answer 15

One line of a text file