Programming bascis

Question 1

Varaiable

Answer 1

the value of the variable can be changed while the programming is running

Question 2

Constant

Answer 2

the value of the variable can NOT be changed while the programming is running

Question 3

MOD and DIV operators

Answer 3

MOD-used to find the remainder in integer division

DIV- integer part of division

Question 4

Selection;Boolean expressions

Answer 4

AND
NOT
OR

Question 5

Define nesting

Answer 5

When an construct is written within another

Question 6

Define iteration

Answer 6

iteration means repetition

Question 7

Difference between function and procedures

Answer 7

A function is a subroutine that returns one or more values using a return statement

Question 8

Local variable and global variable

Answer 8

A global variable can be defined in the main program and can be used in any subroutine called from the main program
A local variable can only be used in that one subroutine

Question 9

What is modular programming

Answer 9

Modular programming means breaking down a major task into smaller sub-tasks
these can be then broken down into one function

Question 10

Advantages of modular programming

Answer 10

more easily and quickly written

easier to program and manage once broken