CS 201- Quiz 1

CS 201- Quiz 1

What is the definition of programming? 

a) Writing a set of random instructions 

b) Solving a particular problem using a precise sequence of steps 

c) Creating computer hardware 

d) Designing user interfaces
Answer: b) Solving a particular problem using a precise sequence of steps

According to Alan Perlis, why is it fun to learn programming? 

a) It allows for creativity and expression of abstract ideas 

b) It helps in organizing thoughts and acquiring discipline 

c) It is an essential vocational skill for all professions 

d) It improves critical reading and analytical thinking abilities
Answer: a) It allows for creativity and expression of abstract ideas

Why is programming important? 

a) It eliminates the need for application software and code generators 

b) It develops analytical and problem-solving abilities 

c) It simplifies complex tasks for computer users 

d) It provides a means to communicate with computers
Answer: b) It develops analytical and problem-solving abilities

Which of the following skills are important for programming? 

a) Critical reading and analytical thinking 

b) Creative synthesis and attention to detail 

c) User interface design and programming language proficiency 

d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

When programming, why is it important to pay attention to detail? 

a) Computers are detail-oriented and require precise instructions 

b) It improves the performance of the program 

c) It makes the program easier to read by other programmers 

d) It eliminates the need for testing and debugging
Answer: a) Computers are detail-oriented and require precise instructions

What should be considered when designing a program for reusability? 

a) Creating a user-friendly interface 

b) Writing detailed comments in the code 

c) Writing generic code that can be applied to related problems 

d) Avoiding unnecessary calculations and complexity
Answer: c) Writing generic code that can be applied to related problems

Why is thinking about a good user interface important in programming? 

a) It improves the aesthetic appeal of the program 

b) It ensures that the program is compatible with all devices 

c) It makes the program easier to understand and use for non-technical users 

d) It reduces the need for programming languages
Answer: c) It makes the program easier to understand and use for non-technical users

What is a characteristic of computers that programmers need to understand? 

a) Computers can think and interpret vague instructions 

b) Computers require explicit and precise instructions 

c) Computers have the ability to learn and adapt on their own 

d) Computers can automatically generate code for desired tasks
Answer: b) Computers require explicit and precise instructions

Why should programmers comment their code liberally? 

a) Comments improve the performance of the program 

b) Comments are necessary for the program to compile correctly 

c) Comments help other programmers understand the code 

d) Comments provide a way to encrypt sensitive information
Answer: c) Comments help other programmers understand the code

What is the purpose of a program design recipe? 

a) To provide a step-by-step guide for solving programming problems 

b) To generate random code for a specific problem 

c) To eliminate the need for testing and debugging 

d) To teach problem-analysis skills without using traditional programming tools
Answer: a) To provide a step-by-step guide for solving programming problems

Which category of system software communicates with computer hardware and controls different aspects of operations? 

a) Operating system 

b) Device drivers 

c) Utilities 

d) Editors
Answer: a) Operating system

What is the purpose of device driver software? 

a) To manage system resources 

b) To communicate between devices and the computer 

c) To compress files and manage disk space 

d) To provide additional functionality to the operating system

Answer: b) To communicate between devices and the computer

What is the main purpose of utility software? 

a) To manage system resources 

b) To communicate with devices 

c) To provide additional functionality to the operating system 

d) To perform specific tasks related to system management
Answer: d) To perform specific tasks related to system management

What is the purpose of disk defragmentation utility software? 

a) To compress files and save disk space 

b) To manage system resources efficiently 

c) To organize fragmented data on a disk for faster access 

d) To communicate between devices and the computer
Answer: c) To organize fragmented data on a disk for faster access

CS 201- Quiz 1

Which category of software is responsible for managing system resources and providing services such as resource allocation and scheduling? 

a) System software 

b) Application software

c) Utility software 

d) Compiler software
Answer: a) System software

What tool is used to combine different routines and functions used in a program to create a standalone executable code? 

a) Editor 

b) Compiler 

c) Debugger 

d) Linker
Answer: d) Linker

What process loads the program into memory and starts its execution? 

a) Editor 

b) Compiler

 c) Debugger d) Loader
Answer: d) Loader

Which type of software is designed for end users and includes programs like Accounting, Payroll, and Inventory Control Systems? a) System software b) Utility software c) Application software d) Compiler software
Answer: c) Application software

In the statement "if the milk shop is open, bring one liter of milk while returning home from college," the decision to bring milk is based on: 

a) The shop being closed 

b) The shop being open 

c) The distance from college to home 

d) The availability of other grocery items
Answer: b) The shop being open

Which programming language is known for its "if statement" syntax? 

a) Java 

b) Python 

c) C 

d) JavaScript
Answer: c) C

The if statement syntax in C programming language is: 

a) if (condition) { statement; } 

b) if (statement) { condition; } 

c) condition { if (statement) } 

d) statement { if (condition) }
Answer: a) if (condition) { statement; }

What is the purpose of using braces ({ }) in an if statement? 

a) To indicate the condition to be evaluated 

b) To separate multiple conditions 

c) To define a block of statements to be executed 

d) To determine the precedence of operations
Answer: c) To define a block of statements to be executed

What does the indentation in code represent? 

a) It affects the logic of the program 

b) It separates multiple conditions 

c) It makes the code easy to read and understand 

d) It defines the scope of variables
Answer: c) It makes the code easy to read and understand

How do braces ({ }) affect the logic of an if statement? 

a) They define the condition to be evaluated 

b) They specify the scope of variables 

c) They determine the output of the if statement 

d) They group multiple statements as a code block
Answer: d) They group multiple statements as a code block

What is the purpose of writing comments in code blocks? 

a) To specify the condition of the if statement 

b) To define the scope of variables 

c) To state the purpose of the code block 

d) To indicate the output of the if statement
Answer: c) To state the purpose of the code block

In the given example, what is the condition for Ali to become a member of the basketball team? 

a) Ali's age should be greater than six 

b) Ali's height should be more than six feet 

c) Ali's percentage in the previous examination should be high 

d) Ali should pass an entry test

Answer: b) Ali's height should be more than six feet

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