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Computing - Individual Test

Quiz by AHANTAMAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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  • Q1
    What is a variable in computing?
    A value that can change depending on conditions.
    A permanent value that cannot change.
    A fixed piece of software.
    A program that runs on a computer.
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following is a characteristic of an algorithm?
    Definiteness.
    Simplicity.
    Randomness.
    Indefiniteness.
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the purpose of naming variables effectively?
    To ensure variable names are random.
    To make program code readable and understandable.
    To confuse users.
    To make the program run faster.
    30s
  • Q4
    Which symbol represents a decision in a flowchart?
    Parallelogram.
    Diamond.
    Rectangle.
    Circle.
    30s
  • Q5
    What is pseudocode?
    A graphical representation of code.
    A type of variable.
    A programming language.
    An algorithm written in plain English.
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of algorithms?
    Finiteness.
    Input and output.
    Infinite steps.
    Effectiveness.
    30s
  • Q7
    Why is it important for variable names not to start with a number?
    Most programming languages do not allow it.
    It makes the code harder to read.
    It's a matter of personal preference.
    Variable names are always numeric.
    30s
  • Q8
    What type of algorithm involves locating specific elements in a data set?
    Encryption algorithm.
    Mathematical algorithm.
    Search algorithm.
    Sorting algorithm.
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the term for an algorithm that encodes data for security?
    Search algorithm.
    Encryption algorithm.
    Decryption algorithm.
    Sorting algorithm.
    30s
  • Q10
    Which of the following best describes the purpose of flowcharts?
    To input user information.
    To write code directly.
    To store data.
    To visually represent algorithms.
    30s
  • Q11
    What does SDLC stand for?
    Software Development Logic Cycle
    Systematic Development Life Cycle
    Software Development Life Cycle
    Software Design Life Cycle
    30s
  • Q12
    Which phase comes first in the SDLC?
    Implementation
    Testing
    Maintenance
    Analysis
    30s
  • Q13
    What is the purpose of the Design phase in the SDLC?
    To develop a plan for creating the software based on analysis results.
    To maintain and update the software
    To write the software code
    To test the software for bugs
    30s
  • Q14
    What is debugging?
    Testing the software with users
    Correcting errors in the code.
    Writing comments in the code
    Documenting the software usage
    30s
  • Q15
    Which type of data is considered 'normal' in testing?
    Data that causes errors
    Random data inputs
    Data outside the valid range
    Expected input data that the program should accept.
    30s

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