Computer Programming I Exam Preparation Guide
Course Introduction
Computer Programming I is an introductory course designed to familiarize students with the fundamental concepts of computer programming. The course covers basic programming constructs such as variables, data types, operators, control structures (selection and iteration), functions, and the principles of structured programming. Students will learn to design, write, test, and debug simple programs using a high-level programming language, often Python or Java. Emphasis is placed on problem-solving techniques and algorithm development, providing a solid foundation for further study in computer science and software development.
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Starting out with Visual C# 4th Edition by Tony Gaddis
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Computers and Programming
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Q1) When a CPU executes each instruction in a program, it uses a process known as the
A) fetch-decode-execute cycle
B) ready-set-go phase
C) code assembly process
D) compilation sequence
Answer: A
Q2) For many years, the only way that the user could interact with a computer was through a command line interface.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) Words having a predefined meaning in a high-level language are known as ____________ or reserved words.
A) mnemonics
B) pseudonyms
C) keywords
D) semantics
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Introduction to Visual C#
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Q1) The PictureBox control's ____________ property determines whether the image stored in the control will cause the control to be shrunk or expanded.
A) DisplayMode
B) Visible
C) SizeMode
D) Render
Answer: C
Q2) When a piece of data such as 23 or "Hello" is written into a program's code, it is called a ____________.
A) constant
B) sentinel
C) value
D) literal Answer: D
Q3) Comments are short notes intended for the compiler to read and interpret.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 3: Processing Data
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Q1) Each numeric format string can optionally be followed by an integer that indicates how many digits to display after the decimal point.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) A(n) ____________ variable belongs to the method in which it is declared, and only statements inside that method can access the variable.
A) limited
B) local
C) global
D) static
Answer: B
Q3) The ____________ window in the debugger allows you to add the names and values of variables you want to observe.
A) inspector
B) watch
C) locals
D) autos
Answer: B
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Chapter 4: Making Decisions
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Q1) Variables of the double data type are commonly used as flags.
A)True
B)False
Q2) If the expression on the left side of the || operator is true, the expression on the right side is not checked.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A switch statement's test expression can be any data type.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The C# language provides the ____________ data type that you can use to create variables that hold
A) bool
B) int
C) Boolean
D) double
Q5) For an || expression to be true, the expression on the left side of the || operator must be false.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 5: Loops, Files, and Random Numbers
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Q1) If you are writing a while loop that has only one statement in its body, you do not have enclose the statement inside curly braces.
A)True
B)False
Q2) You can use the StreamReader class's ____________ method to read a line of text from a file.
A) ReadLine
B) ReadText
C) GetNext
D) Read
Q3) The expression ____________ causes an object of the Random class to be created in memory.
A) GetRandom(int)
B) GenerateRandom(number)
C) new Random()
D) random new()
Q4) In a counter-controlled loop, you can only decrement the counter variable.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 6: Modularizing Your Code with Methods
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Q1) When you pass an argument to a ref parameter, that argument must already be set to some value.
A)True B)False
Q2) A mathematical expression such as A * B cannot be passed as an argument to a method containing a reference parameter.
A)True B)False
Q3) Every method must have a nonempty parameter list.
A)True B)False
Q4) Nested if statements can be useful for modularizing input validation. A)True B)False
Q5) When calling a method and passing a variable as an argument, always write the data type and the variable name of the argument variable in the method call. A)True B)False
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Chapter 7: Arrays and Lists
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Q1) Which one of the following statements assigns the value 40 to the first element in an array of integers named values?
A) values[-1] = 40;
B) values[0] = 40;
C) values[null] = 40; D) values[1] = 40;
Q2) You can optionally initialize a List object when you declare it.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Because the foreach loop automatically knows the number of elements in an array, you do not have to use a counter variable to control its iterations, as you would with a regular for loop.
A)True B)False
Q4) The sequential search algorithm is the simplest of all array searching algorithms. A)True B)False
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Chapter 8: More About Processing Data
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Q1) The Substring method returns a string.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which one of the following character testing methods would you use to determine if a character is a number in the range 0 through 9?
A) char.IsDigit
B) char.IsLower
C) char.IsPunctuation
D) char.IsWhiteSpace
Q3) When the items in two data structures are related by their indexes, it is said that a(n) ____________ exists between the data structures.
A) exclusive association
B) logical connection
C) parallel relationship
D) binary link
Q4) In C#, you can only provide one delimiter per string that you wish to tokenize when calling the Split method.
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Chapter 9: Classes and Multiform Projects
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Q1) Each object created from a class is called a(n) ____________ of the class.
A) object
B) reference
C) instance
D) field
Q2) You can use the tabs appearing at the top of the Designer window to select different forms or their code to be displayed in the window.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The private field, which is known as the property's ____________, holds any data that is assigned to the property.
A) hidden value
B) shadow variable
C) backing field
D) data core
Q4) When designing a class, you should take care that all data is stored in a field, especially any calculated data.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 10: Inheritance and Polymorphism
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Q1) A(n) ____________ is a property that appears in a base class, and must be overridden in a (non-abstract) derived class.
A) base property
B) abstract property
C) derived property
D) public property
Q2) The ____________ declares that a derived class is allowed to override the current method in the base class.
A) override keyword
B) class keyword
C) virtual keyword
D) static keyword
Q3) Which one of the following is a specialized version of a general food substance?
A) pizza
B) chocolate
C) ice cream
D) all of these
Q4) You cannot assign a base class reference to a derived class variable.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 11: Databases
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Q1) SQL does not support relational operators.
A)True
B)False
Q2) SQL is a general purpose programming language, which can be used to write applications.
A)True
B)False
Q3) When you place a data-bound control on a form, keep in mind that Visual Studio does not automatically generate the code needed for the control to display any data from the database table.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Rather than displaying multiple rows at once, a Details view lets the user see one row at a time.
A)True
B)False
Q5) It is possible to change the type of control that a column is bound to in a Details view.
A)True
B)False
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