Programming Flashcards
Define integer.
A number with no decimal.
Define real.
A number that contains a decimal.
Define boolean.
A true/false value.
Define character.
A letter, number, space, punctuation mark, or symbol.
Define string.
Used to represent text, it is a collection of characters.
In pseudocode, what does MOD do?
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In pseudocode, what does * do?
Multiplies
In pseudocode, what does ← do?
Assigns a value to a variable.
In pseudocode, what does DIV do?
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What is meant by a constant?
A variable value that can’t be changed.
What is meant by a variable?
A variable value that can be changed.
Define string concatenation.
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Give an example of string concatenation being used.
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What is an IF statement?
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Why are arrays useful?
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What is a record?
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What is a field?
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Give one benefit of storing data in an external file.
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Describe what OPEN() does.
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Describe what CLOSE() does.
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Describe what WRITELINE() does.
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Describe what READLINE() does.
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What is a subroutine?
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What is the difference between a subroutine and a procedure?
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Define parameter.
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Define local variable.
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Define global variable.
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