Structured Programming Test Questions
Course Introduction
Structured Programming is an introductory course that focuses on fundamental programming concepts and problem-solving techniques using structured programming principles. Students will learn to design, implement, test, and debug modular programs using constructs such as sequence, selection, and iteration. The course emphasizes the importance of clear code structure, logical organization, and readability, enabling students to break down complex problems into manageable parts. Through hands-on assignments and projects, students will develop proficiency in using a high-level programming language, understand algorithm development, and apply techniques for effective program documentation and maintenance.
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Just Enough Programming Logic and Design 2nd Edition by Joyce Farrell
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Chapter 1: An Overview of Computers and Logic
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Q1) A magic number is a named constant whose meaning is not immediately apparent.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) The language translation software that converts a programmer's statements to binary form is called a ____.
A) processor
B) compiler
C) translator
D) central processing unit
Answer: B
Q3) An important feature of modern programming is the ability to build programs from smaller segments.This is known as ____.
A) monolithic
B) structured
C) independence
D) modularity
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Understanding Structure
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Q1) The following pseudocode is an example of a(n)____ structure. get firstNumber
Get secondNumber
Add firstNumber and secondNumber
Print result
A) decision
B) task
C) selection
D) sequence
Answer: D
Q2) Structured programs can be easily broken down into routines or ____ that can be assigned to any number of programmers.
A) processes
B) modules
C) units
D) pieces
Answer: B
Q3) As programs get bigger,they get more confusing if they're not structured.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 3: Making Decisions
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Q1) In C++,Java,and C#,the ____ is the symbol used for the NOT operator.
A) at-symbol
B) exclamation point
C) underscore
D) tilde
Answer: B
Q2) A series of nested if statements is also called a ____ if statement.
A) connected
B) stacked
C) cascading
D) trailed
Answer: C
Q3) In an OR decision,it is more efficient to first ask the question that is more likely to be ____.
A) greater
B) Boolean
C) false
D) true
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Looping
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Q1) The ____ is the location on your computer screen at which you type entries to communicate with the computer's operating system using text.
A) command prompt
B) command shell
C) input prompt
D) run prompt
Q2) Using a for loop,write the pseudocode to display "I love programming!" five times.
Q3) You can use any of the ____ comparison operators to control a loop.
A) three
B) four
C) five
D) six
Q4) Name the three crucial steps that must occur in every loop.
Q5) Reports that include some output for every input record are ____ reports.
A) summary
B) detail
C) executive
D) running total
Q6) Name three common mistakes that programmers make when programming with loops.
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Chapter 5: Arrays
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Q1) The true benefit of an array lies in your ability to use a(n)____ as a subscript to the array.
A) variable
B) table
C) operator
D) field
Q2) Write the pseudocode to define a six element array called "scores," and then allow a user to enter 6 scores and store them in the array using a for loop.
Q3) All array elements have the same ____ name.
A) group
B) target
C) structure
D) collection
Q4) Write the pseudocode to define a five element array called "scores," and then allow a user to enter 5 scores and store them in the array using a while loop.
Q5) Subscript values can be negative integers in all languages.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 6: Using Methods
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Q1) Programmers often say that a method's implementation details are hidden in a(n)____.
A) black box
B) secret box
C) trap door
D) invisible box
Q2) Programmers say the data items are ____ only within the method or program in which they are declared.
A) visible
B) public
C) readable
D) available
Q3) When two or more methods in a program require access to the same data,you ___ the data from one method to another.
A) text
B) manage
C) define
D) pass
Q4) What is the difference between an argument and a parameter variable?
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Chapter 7: Object-Oriented Programming
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Q1) When you create a new class using inheritance,you ____ the existing class.
A) stretch
B) expand
C) extend
D) broaden
Q2) Objects are ____,meaning one object can inherit characteristics from another,like objects in the real world.
A) encapsulated
B) extensible
C) invisible
D) definable
Q3) ____ methods change values within an object.
A) Transformer
B) Change
C) Mutator
D) Get
Q4) What features must a programming language have for it to be considered an object-oriented language?
Q5) List the three parts of a class definition.
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