Introduction to programming

Question 1

The following languages are compiled except for which?

C, C++, C#, Objective C, Cobal, Swift

Answer 1

C# is not compiled, it is considered a hybrid.

Question 2

The following languages are considered hybrid languages except for which?
Java, C#, PHP, Python, VB.NET,

Answer 2

PHP# is an interpreted scripting language.

Question 3

The following are interpreted scripting languages except for which?
VBScript, Javascript, Java, PHP, Actionscript,

Answer 3

Java is considered a hybrid language.

Question 4

If (boolean condition) Then
    (consequent)
Else
    (alternative)
End If
//All are considered what?

Answer 4

Conditional statements, conditional expressions and conditional constructs

Question 5

Modules, Subroutines, Subprograms, Routines, Functions, Callable Units, Procedures, and Methods are what?

Answer 5

A piece of program code that is executed when the subroutine is called or invoked. Sometimes called a “code block” or block of code”.

Question 6

What happens when a function is called?

Answer 6

All of the code inside the function is executed.

Question 7

Should functions be defined first?

Answer 7

Yes, define them all together at the top of your code. This makes for better code readability.

Question 8

What two things that functions do?

Answer 8

Return values and accept data.

Question 9

What is a Library?

Answer 9

A library is a set of functions that come with your language compiler. The library is integrated into the compiler.

Question 10

Library code is organized in such a way that it can be used how?

Answer 10

Libraries are organized to be used by multiple programs that have no connection to each other.

Question 11

Who created Python?

Answer 11

Guido van Rossum

Question 12

When was Python created?

Answer 12

Python was conceived in the late 1980s, and its implementation began in December 1989 by Guido van Rossum

Question 13

Python Version 1.0 was released in what year?

Answer 13

Python reached version 1.0 in January 1994.

Question 14

What is the latest version of Python?

Answer 14

Python 3.6 - Released in December 23, 2016

Question 15

What is the file extension for Python?

Answer 15

*.py

Question 16

What is an Algorithm

Answer 16

A algorithm is a solution to a problem and meets one of the following.

1. A list of instructions, procedures, or formula that solves a problem.
2. Can be proven.
3. Something that always finishes and works.

Question 17

What is an Argument?

Answer 17

An argument is a value that is passed into a command, function, or routine.

Question 18

What is a boolean?

Answer 18

A Boolean, bool, or Boolean expression is a value that is either TRUE or FALSE.

Question 19

What is a boolean data type?

Answer 19

A boolean data type is any data type that has either a true or false value, yes or no value, or on or off (1 or 0) value.

Question 20

What is a Data Type?

Answer 20

A data type is a classification of the type of data that a variable or object can hold in computer programming.

Question 21

What is a floating point?

Answer 21

A floating-point number is one where the position of the decimal point can “float” rather than being in a fixed position within a number.

Question 22

Define an If Else statement?

Answer 22

An if else statement in programming is a conditional statement that runs a different set of statements depending on whether an expression is true or false.

Question 23

Define an If statement?

Answer 23

An if statement is a programming conditional statement that, if proved true, performs a function or displays information.

Question 24

What is a Loop?

Answer 24

A loop describes the process of a software program or script repeats the same instructions or processes the same information over and over until receiving the order to stop.

Question 25

A good example of a class is?

Answer 25

A blueprint, or template.

Question 26

An object is created from what?

Answer 26

An object is created from a class (blueprint).

Question 27

What is inheritance in programming?

Answer 27

Inheritance allows you to use properties from an existing class. It reduces redundancies in coding.