Module 1

Question 1

Automation

Answer 1

The process of replacing a manual step with one that happens automatically

Question 2

Client-Side Scripting Language

Answer 2

A programming language used to write scripts that run in the browser on users computer.

Can be used for form validation or updating webpage content dynamically without reloading page

Primarily used for web programming

Question 3

Main advantages of Client-Side Scripting

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Reduces server load, improves user experience, offloads work to client

Question 4

Code Editors

Answer 4

Tools that provide features including syntax highlighting, automatic indentation, error-checking and auto- correction

Question 5

Computer Program

Answer 5

A step by step list of instructions that a computer follows to reach an intended goal

Question 6

Functions

Answer 6

Reusable blocks of code that perform a specific task.

Helps organize and manage code making it more modular, readable, easier to debug

Allows the reuse of code without rewriting it

Question 7

Modularity

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A property of a function.

Modularity breaks complex problems into smaller, manageable tasks

Code is easier to update and maintain when organized into functions

Question 8

IDE

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Integrated Development environment

Software app that provides comprehensive facilities for software development

Question 9

Interpreter

Answer 9

The program the reads and executes code

Question 10

Input

Answer 10

Information provided to program by the end-user

Question 11

Logic Errors

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Mistakes in code that cause it to operate incorrectly but not to crash or produce an error message.

Can have unexpected behavior, subtle and challenging to correct

Proper testing, code reviews, and understanding correct logic is required to correct them

Question 12

Machine Language

Answer 12

The lowest level computer language.

Communicates directly with computer in binary code (ones & zeros)

Question 13

Object-Oriented Programming Language

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OOP
A programming paradigm based on concepts of “objects” that have attributes (data) and methods (functions) to manipulate them

Advantages include modularity, breaking code down into discrete and independent objects, reuse, scalability (easier to manage existing code)

By organizing software design around objects rather than functions or logic, OOP makes it easier for real life problems and manage complex systems

Question 14

Output

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The end-result of a task performed by a function or computer program

Question 15

Platform-Specific Programming Language

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A programming language designed to work only on particular hardware or software. Optimized the take full advantage of the platforms features

Not portable without significant modification

Leads to better performance, direct access to all features and capabilities of platform (APIs, libraries)

Often come with strong support and resources from vendor

Question 16

Programming

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The process of writing a program to behave in different ways

Question 17

Programming Code

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Set of written instructions, guided by rules, using a computer programming language

Question 18

Programming languages

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All have both syntax and semantics that allow humans to more easily interact with computers

Question 19

Python

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A general purpose programming language

A versatile language used for web development, automation, data analysis and others

Question 20

Python Interpreter

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A program that reads and executes Python code by translating it into computer instructions

Question 21

Scripts

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A set of instructions written in a scripting language that is executed by an interpreter rather than directly compiled into machine code

Typically used to automate tasks, manipulate data, enhance the functionality of existing systems or applications

Question 22

Common Scripting Languages

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Python

JavaScript: primarily used for adding interactivity to web pages

Bash: commonly used for writing shell scripts in Unix-based operating systems

Ruby: known for its simplicity and productivity. Used in web development and automation

Question 23

Semantics

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The intended meaning or effect of statements in both human and computer languages

Concerns the meaning and behavior of code, ensuring it performs the intended tasks

Semantic errors occur when code is syntactically correct but doesn’t do what the programmer intended

Question 24

Syntax

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The rules that define the structure of a valid program

The correct arrangement of symbols, keywords, operators to form statements and expressions

Refers to the rules that govern the structure of code

Syntax errors occur when code doesn’t conform to the languages syntax rules
They are typically caught at compile-time or interpret-time

Question 25

Variables

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A named storage location in memory that holds a value Fundamental due to the ability to store, modify and retrieve data dynamically throughout execution of a program Can be stored in different types of data including numbers, strings, and objects Play a crucial role in making programs flexible and powerful Provides flexibility to manage dynamic into, facilitates code reusabikity, and enhance maintainability of programs