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Computer Science basics recommended as a first step to learning how to code or program

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Computer Science 101

Question 1 of 7

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What is syntax

Select one of the following:

  • Rules that must be followed when writing a program

  • Rules that specify defines the combinations of symbols that are considered to be a correctly structured document or fragment in that language

  • Both A and B answers are correct

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Question 2 of 7

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Byte code instructions are all of the following except:

Select one of the following:

  • Machine Code instructions

  • Generated by the compiler

  • Read and interpreted by the Java Virtual Machine (JVM)

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Question 3 of 7

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One of the design tools used by programmers when creating a model of the program is

Select one of the following:

  • ALU

  • Pseudocode

  • Disk Drive

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Question 4 of 7

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Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

The Programming Process includes:
Step 1 - the code for your program
Step 2 - the source code with an appropriate compiler
Step 3 - the compiled, executable program to test it.
Step 4 - the program and find errors and fix them.
Step 5 - as needed

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Question 5 of 7

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Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

What is an algorithm?

A: An algorithm is a procedure whose steps are
completely and .

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Question 6 of 7

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Complex shapes can be simulated by a computer using a simple set of rules called:

Select one of the following:

  • affine transformation

  • entropy calculations

  • quantum mechanics

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Question 7 of 7

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Examples of primitive data types include

Select one of the following:

  • byte, short, long, int

  • boolean, char (or string), double, float

  • all are primitive data types

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