Programming

Question 1

Variable

Answer 1

A named location in memory, the contents of which can change as the program executes

Question 2

Constant

Answer 2

A named location in memory, the contents of which do not change during the program’s execution

Question 3

Input

Answer 3

The process of passing data into the program usually (though not exclusively) by the system user

Question 4

Output

Answer 4

The process of passing data out a program through output devices like a monitor and speaker

Question 5

Assignment

Answer 5

The process of storing an item of data as a variable or a constant. The = sign is employed.
Ex) name = input()

Question 6

Control Flow

Answer 6

The way a program moves from instruction to instruction. There are three types:

• Sequence
• Selection
• Iteration

Question 7

Sequence

Answer 7

A set of instructions that go from one instruction to the next

Question 8

Selection

Answer 8

A decision that affects the flow of the program based on the results of an event

Question 9

Iteration

Answer 9

Repetition of parts or all of a program forever or until a certain condition has been met