Module 2

Question 1

Most algorithms begin with instruction to enter the _______ items into the computer.

Answer 1

Input

Question 2

Pseudocode is a formal way of writing a program.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

When writing pseudocode, we assume that the order of execution of the statements is from bottom to top.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

The processing typically involves performing one or more calculations using the ________ items.

Answer 4

Processing

Question 5

In writing Pseudocode, which of the following is best used when there are many possible outcomes to a condition?

Answer 5

case-others-endcase

Question 6

Jay-ar wants to compute for the area of a circle. Which of the following serves as the processing item?

Answer 6

Area = pi r^2

Question 7

Pseudocode represents the algorithm of the program in natural language and mathematical notations.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

An algorithm helps to simplify and understand the problem while pseudocode is a method of developing an algorithm.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Which of the following is not true about pseudocode?

Answer 9

Pseudocode is a formal way of writing a program.

Question 10

In decision symbol, two or three flow lines should leave one for each possible answer.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

If the flowchart becomes complex, it is better to use intersection of flow lines.

Answer 11

False

Question 12

Flow lines indicate the approximate sequence in which instructions are executed.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

There could be two or more flow lines that should enter a decision symbol.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

A flowchart shape that is used for making decisions

Answer 14

Diamond

Question 15

It is a flowchart symbol that is used as a connector to show a jump from one point int the process flow to another within the same page.

Answer 15

Circle

Question 16

Flowcharts play an extremely important role in displaying information and assisting reasoning.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

Identify the correct flowcharting symbol that represents the statement “PRINT Stud, Ave”

Answer 17

Parallelogram

Question 18

The flowchart should be clear, neat and easy to follow.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

To iterate is to repeat a set of instructions in order to generate a sequence of outcomes. Which of the following keyword is used for iteration?

Answer 19

FOR - ENDFOR

Question 20

Each instruction in the algorithm will describe an action that the computer needs to take.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

Use appropriate naming conventions and be consistent in writing pseudocodes.

Answer 21

True

Question 22

Pseudocode is called false code because, it has no syntax like any of the programming language

Answer 22

True

Question 23

Most algorithms end with instruction to display, print, or store the ________ items.

Answer 23

output

Question 24

This will show your output to a screen or the relevant output device.

Answer 24

Print, Output, Display, Show

Question 25

Identify the correct flowcharting symbol that represents the statement "ctr = ctr + 1"

Answer 25

Rectangle

Question 26

It is a flowchart symbol that shows a process or an action step.

Answer 26

Rectangle

Question 27

They help us visualize complex processes, or make explicit the structure of problems and tasks.

Answer 27

Flowchart

Question 28

flowchart symbol that represents a connector to a logical flow on different page

Answer 28

Home plate-shaped pentagon

Question 29

It is a step-by-step sequence of instructions that describe how the data is to be processed to produce the desired output

Answer 29

Algorithm

Question 30

The following are all ways of expressing an algorithm except one. - Natural Languages - Flowcharts - Expressions - Pseudocode

Answer 30

Expressions

Question 31

IF-THEN-ENDIF expression is used to express a conditional statement

Answer 31

False

Question 32

Flowcharts play an extremely important role in displaying information and assisting reasoning

Answer 32

True

Question 33

Jay-ar wants to compute for the area of a circle. Which of the following serves as the input item?

Answer 33

Area

Question 34

In writing Pseudocode, which of the following is best used in three or more conditions?

Answer 34

IF-ELSE IF-ELSE IF-ELSE-ENDIF

Question 35

Every programmer has his or her own version of a pseudocode

Answer 35

True

Question 36

Which keyword is not used to calculate the result of an expression?

Answer 36

Set

Question 37

We can execute pseudocode on a computer

Answer 37

False

Question 38

Program Flowchart is a diagram that uses a set of standard graphic symbols to represent the sequence of coded instructions fed into a computer

Answer 38

True

Question 39

In drawing a proper flow chart, all necessary requirements should be listed out in ____ order.

Answer 39

logical

Question 40

During algorithm development, we need statements which evaluate expressions and execute instructions depending on whether the expression evaluated. EXCEPT

Answer 40

FOR-ENDFOR

Question 41

A keyword is a word that is reserved by a program because the word has a special meaning. Keywords are used for the following except _______

Answer 41

Hardware operations

Question 42

Programmers often use it as a program- planning tool to solve a problem.

Answer 42

Flowchart

Question 43

Every step in an algorithm has its own logical sequence so it is easy to debug

Answer 43

True

Question 44

When writing pseudocode, we assume that the order of execution of the statements is from

Answer 44

Top to Bottom

Question 45

Which keyword is used to show your output to a screen or the relevant output device? A. INPUT B. ENTER C. READ D. PRINT

Answer 45

D. PRINT

Question 46

Which keyword is not used to retrieve data from the user through typing or through an input device? A. ENTER B. INPUT C. READ D. DISPLAY

Answer 46

D. DISPLAY

Question 47

Write the algorithm in the ________ column of the Input-Process-Output (IPO) chart

Answer 47

Processing

Question 48

Avoid the intersection of flow lines if you want to make it more effective and better way of communication

Answer 48

True

Question 49

Whenever flowchart becomes complex or it is spreads over more than one page it is useful to use connection to avoid any confusion

Answer 49

True

Question 50

INPUT Flowchart symbol

Answer 50

Parallelogram

Question 51

Keywords are written in lowercase

Answer 51

False

Question 52

A statement used to close the IF block

Answer 52

ENDIF

Question 53

Pseudocode is more plain and human understandable form of algorithm where natural language is also combined with the high-level programming language constructs

Answer 53

True

Question 54

Problem Specification: Jay-ar wants to determine if the following inputted number is a positive number. Which of the following is an input item?

Answer 54

Number

Question 55

All arithmetic processes such as adding, subtracting, multiplication and division are indicated by action or process symbol

Answer 55

True

Question 56

Flow lines indicate the Approximate sequence in which instructions are executed

Answer 56

True

Question 57

It is a flowchart symbol that contains the initial values of variable or variable declaration

Answer 57

Hexagon

Question 58

In writing Pseudocode, which of the following is best used when there are two possible outcomes to a condition?

Answer 58

IF-ELSE IF-ENDIF

Question 59

Each instruction in an algorithm should start with a verb

Answer 59

True

Question 60

Flowcharting symbols that shows a step that decides the next step in a process

Answer 60

Diamond

Question 61

In pseudocode, the symbol ______ is used when you want to assign value to a variable

Answer 61

:=

Question 62

A finite list of instructions, most often used in solving problems or performing tasks

Answer 62

Algorithm

Question 63

Identify the correct flowcharting symbol that represents the statement "INPUT firstnum, secondnum".

Answer 63

Parallelogram

Question 64

In the given pseudocode below, which line is requiring for an output from the user? Line 1 ENTER TotalBill, TipPercentage Line 2 COMPUTE tip := TotalBill x TipPercentage Line 3 DISPLAY tip

Answer 64

Line 3

Question 65

Which of the flowcharting symbols shows a step that decides the next step in a process?

Answer 65

Diamond (Decision Symbol)

Question 66

All arithmetic processes such as adding, subtracting, multiplication, and division are indicated by

Answer 66

Process Symbol

Question 67

Indicate the exact sequence in which instructions are executed

Answer 67

Flow lines

Question 68

Which of the flowcharting symbols represents a process such as calculations?

Answer 68

Rectangle (Process Symbol)

Question 69

Each instruction in an algorithm should start with a ____.

Answer 69

verb

Question 70

Decision based operations such as yes/no question or true/false are indicated by ________ in flowchart.

Answer 70

decision symbol

Question 71

In pseudocode, the symbol _______ is used when you want to assign value to a variable.

Answer 71

:=

Question 72

Problem Specification. Jay-ar wants to determine if the inputted number is a negative number. Which of the following serves as the processing item? - Number - Number < 0 - It is a negative number or not.

Answer 72

Number < 0

Question 73

Identify the correct flowcharting symbol that represents the statement "DISPLAY Name, Age"

Answer 73

Rectangle (Process Symbol)

Question 74

Two flow lines could come out from a ________ symbol.

Answer 74

Decision

Question 75

Problem Specification. Jay-ar wants to compute for the area of a rectangle. Which of the following serves as the processing item?

Answer 75

Area = length x width

Question 76

Which of the flowcharting symbols shows the process’ direction?

Answer 76

Arrows (Flow lines)