T7

Question 1

Purpose of a computer programe

Answer 1

A computer program is a specific set of ordered
instructions to be performed by a computer.

Question 2

List the 4 IDE’s

Answer 2

Project File Management Support, GUI Builder,
Syntax Checker and Debugging Tools.

Question 3

Process of Translation

Answer 3

Code written in a high-level language can be read and understood by
humans and requires translation so that the computer can execute the commands in the
program.

Question 4

Algorithm

Answer 4

The sequence of steps designed to solve a particular problem. Written
in pseudocode.

Question 5

Syntax

Answer 5

The set of rules defining the format/structure of each type of
programe statement.

Question 6

Variable

Answer 6

The name/identifier of a memory location which holds data during
program execution.

Question 7

Data Type

Answer 7

A description of the kind of data which is stored or manipulated in a
variable.

Question 8

Sequence

Answer 8

A series of instructions is executed in the order in which
they are listed.

Question 9

Selection

Answer 9

An action will be executed only if a condition is true

Question 10

Iteration

Answer 10

A statement or sequence of statements can be executed more than once

Question 11

Count Controlled Loop

Answer 11

A variable governs the number of times the
loop is executed … for which start/end/increment values are specified.

Question 12

Condition Controlled Loop

Answer 12

The loop is controlled by a Boolean variable/one which is
either true or false the condition may be tested at the start of the loop (while) or at the end
of the loop (until)