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The following assignment statement instructs the computer to initialize a variable with int data type.
howMany = 0;
             
True    
False
                         
To center an output statement, the ^ (caret) symbol will be used in the format specifier of the format function.
             
True    
False
             
Which of the following statement is used to divide one number by another and gives the result as a floating-point number?
 
/
//
\\
\
                         
The colon at the end of the for loop condition is optional.
             
True
False
                         
Writing output to a text file can be accomplished using the following statement:
 
outFile = open("lastname_firstname_ASSIGNMENT_Output_PY_.txt", "r"); 
infile = open("Parham_Prof_A9_Output_PY_REVISED.txt", "t"); 
outFile = open("lastname_firstname_ASSIGNMENT_Output_PY_.txt", "w"); 
outFile = open("lastname_firstname_ASSIGNMENT_Output_PY_.txt", "p"); 
                         
The body of a function / procedure is always written __________
 
in parentheses
in square brackets
indented after the def statement
aligned with the def statement
                         
Processing test averages for more than one student with more than one test grade can be implemented using:
 
duplicate input statements
nested assignment statements
exclusively using nested if statements
A nested for loop or while loop
             
GUI stands for Graphical User Illustrations.
 
True
False
                         
To include comments in a Python program you use the ____________ symbol(s).
 
//
/*
#
??
             
while (base < 5):
    print("base = ", base);
    base = base + 1;
The above Python statements yields /outputs which of the following?
 
base = 1
base = 2
base = 3
base = 4
   
The color command / function can change:
 
the fill colors of a graphic drawing.
only the pen of a graphic drawing.
the pen and fill colors of a graphic drawing.
only the line colors (outline) of a shape
background color of the graphic drawing.
                         
Python is an example of a high level programming language.
             
True    
False
                         
Comments are used in RAPTOR PROGRAMS TO:
 
1)         provides executable statements to solve the problem
2)         is an executable statement
3)         limits syntax in a program
4)         provide comments to describe the purpose of a program design. These are not executable statements.
5)         cannot be used in RAPTOR flowcharts.
             
A function is a collection of statements grouped together that performs an operation.
             
True    
False
             
The following statements are used to populate the values array / list.
howMany = 5;
for count in range(0, howMany, 1):
        values.append(float(input( "Please enter value #" + str(count + 1) + "==> ")));
             
True    
False
             
Which of the following symbols is used in a flowchart to represent a decision?
 
rectangle
square
diamond
parallelogram
   
Question 17               
What logical operator checks to see if both conditions are met?
 
>=
or
< 
<> 
and
             
As a standard rule for naming variables, arrays and other identifiers:
 
only use uppercase letters, numbers and underscore
only use lowercase letters, numbers and underscore
use special characters and letters only
use letters, numbers and underscore.  Start each variable / identifier with lower case and only use
uppercase to begin the first letter of the 2nd word, third word in a variable, i.e. grossPay, hoursWorked,
firstName, unsortedGroceryList
             
The ___________ library is imported to provide functions for drawing graphics on the screen.
 
pen color
turtle
color
math
speed
             
The \t and \n are examples of one of Python's escape characters.
             
True    
False
                         
A value-returning function:
 
will be drawn in three (3) windows
is used in the RAPTOR flowchart program
cannot pass arguments to a function.
is not used in Python
has a return statement that returns a value back to the part of the program that called it.
             
Arrays and Lists are especially useful in conjunction with:
 
None of the other options are correct.
Output statements
Loops.
If statements.
Input statements.
             
grossPay = hours * rate;
where hours = 40
and rate = 35
grossPay is equal to:
 
35
75
40
1400
             
The following Python statement  instructs the program to open a file for input.
inFile = open("grocerydataFinalPY.txt", "w");
             
True    
False
             
You save files containing Python source code using the file extension
 
.py
.rap
.txt
.class
             
Breaking a problem into smaller parts is called:
 
syntax.
implementation.
logical design.
structured design.
recursion.
             
What is the function of the passCount index / loop control variable (lcv) in the following code?
for passCount in range(1, count - 1, 1):
    for swap in range(1, count - 1, 1):
        if values[swap] > values[swap + 1]:
            tempValue = values[swap];
            values[swap] = values[swap + 1];
            values[swap + 1] = tempValue;
            # end if
         # end for swap loop
     # end for passCount loop
 
exchanges the values one time through the array value[swap]
creates an infinite loop
does nothing in the code
causes the program to pass through the values list / array until the list is sorted
creates a recursive effect to sort the values
                         
Which symbol can sometimes be used when inputting a numeric value?
 
All of the other options are correct.
Dollar ($)
Percent (%)
Decimal (.)
Comma (,)
             
The code below is an example of:
 
# initialize Variables
def initializeVariables():
    global count, howMany, grandTotal, subTotal, tax, totalPrice;
    count = 1;
    howMany = 0;
    grandTotal = 0.00;
    subTotal = 0.00;
    tax = 0.00;
    # end initialize global variables
 
 
a function / procedure
batch
a loop
a bundle
             
Named computer memory locations are called _____________.
 
methods
literals
functions
variables
                         
What is the output of the following code?
count = 1;
while (count < 5):
    print(count);
    count = count + 1;
 
1
2
3
4
                         
The following is an example of a method used to get data from a line.
line.getTheLine
             
True    
False
                         
The symbols (<, <=, >, >=, ==, !=) used for comparing data in Python are called comparison or relational operators.
             
True    
False
                         
What data type is this statement defined as in Python?
testAvg = 0.00;
 
real
float
str
Exclusively as an int (integer)
                         
outFile.write("=" *90 + "\n");
will write the equal sign 90 times inside a designated file
             
True
False
                         
How many integers are in the following list
scores [0] *11
 
11
0
10
12
                         
The following statement is true and will display Found the number:
if (10 > 17) and (10 < 11):
    print ("Found the number");
             
True    
False
                         
The RAPTOR program:
 
maximizes the amount of syntax you must learn to write correct program instructions.
increases more error messages in a flowchart.
limits your experience in designing and outlining the logic of a program.
minimizes the amount of syntax you must learn to write correct program instructions.
increases the complexity of creating the logic used to solve a problem.
             
print("-" *25);
When executed, the computer displays the value 25
             
True    
False
                         
The symbols used in Python to refer to an individual list element is:
 
( )
{ }
< >
    [ ]
                         
In a bubble sort how many extra storage variables are needed to re-arrange the two target/adjacent numbers in a single array / list?
 
0
2
    1
4
3
                         
The following colors are used to represent comments in a Python program.
 
GREEN and RED
BLACK and RED
PURPLE and GREEN
RED and BLUE
                         
In RAPTOR, the Add ___________  option is used to create a procedure or function:
 
procedure
subtasks
subfunctions
loops
widgets
             
How are statements associated with a function / procedure?
 
all statements indented after the def statement make up the body of the function / procedure
all statements before the def statement make up the body of the function / procedure
only those statements that start with # after the def statement make up the body of the function / procedure.
only the print and format statements following the def statement make up the body of the function / procedure
                         
Python integrates:
 
only color and videos in graphic design
graphics, animation, sound, and text as part of the design
only color in graphic designs
only sound and color in graphic designs
   
A compound Boolean expression created with the _____ operator is true only if both of its subexpressions are true.
and
 
A compound Boolean expression created with the ____ operator is true if either of its subexpressions is true.
or
 
The _____ operator takes a Boolean expression as its operand and reverses its logical value.
not
 
A _____ is a Boolean variable that signals when some condition exists in the program.
flag
 
You can write any program using only sequence structures.
False
 
A program can be made of only one type of control structure. You cannot combine structures.
False
 
one path if the condition is true, or another path if the condition is false.
False
 
A decision structure can be nested inside another decision structure.
True
 
A compound Boolean expression created with the "and" operator is true only when both subexpressions are true.
True
 
A(n) _____ section of a Select Case statement is branched to if none of the case values match the expression listed after the Select statement.
default
 
A _____ structure allows you to test the value of a variable or an expression and then use that value to determine which statement or set of statements to execute.
multiple alternative decision
 
a set of instructions that a computer follows to perform a task
program
 
the physical devices that a computer is made of are referred to as
hardware
 
the part of a computer that runs programs
the CPU
 
today, CPUs are small chips known as
microprocessors
 
where the computer stores a program while the program is running as well as the data that the program is working with
main memory
 
a volatile type of memory that is used only for temporary storage while a program is running
secondary memory
 
a type of memory that can hold data for long periods of time
secondary storage
 
a component that collects data from people or other devices and sends it to the computer (ex: keyboard, camera)
input device
 
enough memory to store a letter of the alphabet or a small number
byte
 
a byte is made up of eight ________
bits
 
a set of 128 numeric codes that represent the English letters, various punctuation marks, and other characters
ASCII
 
an extensive encoding scheme that can represent that characters of many of the languages of the world
unicode
 
negative numbers are encoded using the ________ technique
two's complement
 
real numbers are encoded using the ________ technique
floating-point
 
the tiny dots of color that digital images are composed of
pixels
 
if you were to look at a machine language program, you would see ________
a stream of binary numbers
 
the CPU determines which operation it should perform in the ________ part of the fetch-decode cycle
decode
 
computers can only execute programs that are written in ________
machine language
 
translates an assembly language program to a machine language program
assembler
 
the words that make up a high-level programming language
keywords
 
the rules that must be followed when writing a program
syntax
 
translates a high-level language program into a separate machine language program
compiler
 
today, CPUs are huge devices made of electrical and mechanical components such as vacuum tubes and switches. (T/F)
False
 
Main memory is also known as RAM. (T/F)
True
 
Any piece of data that is stored in a computer's memory must be stored as a binary number. (T/F)
True
 
Images, like the ones you make with your digital camera, cannot be stored as binary numbers. (T/F)
False
 
Machine language is the only language that a CPU understands. (T/F)
True
 
Assembly language is considered a high-level language. (T/F)
False
 
An interpreter is a program that both translates and executes the instructions in a high-level language program. (T/F)
True
 
A syntax error does not prevent a program from being compiled and executed. (T/F)
False
 
Windows Vista, Linux, UNIX, and Mac OS X are all examples of applications software. (T/F)
False
 
Word processing programs, spreadsheet programs, email programs, Web browsers, and games are all examples of utility programs.
False
 
transmits information across device
Databus
 
all main processing power; brain of the computer
CPU
 
creates a virtual copy of all programs and downloads
RAM
 
stores memory forever
hard drive
 
does not permanently store info
volatile
 
number of bits in a byte
8 bits
 
The number of bits in a nyble
4 bits
 
low level program
assembly
 
high-level programs
C++, JavaScript, Python
 
object-oriented programming
base templates; scalability
 
value of each term (right to left) in binary
0, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128
 
data type
tells program which type of data you're using
 
list of data types
string, integer, double, float, long, short, char
 
Computer programs are also known as ______
software
 
The major computer operations include ______
input, processing, and output
 
Visual Basic, C++, and Java are all examples of computer ______
programming languages
 
A programming language's rules are its ______
syntax
 
The most important task of a compiler or inerpreter is to ______
translate programming language statements into machine language
 
Which of the following is temporary, internal storage?
memory
 
Which of the following pairs of steps in the programming process is in the correct order?
code the program, translate it into machine language
 
The programmer's most important task before planning the logic of a program is to ______
understand the problem
 
The two most commonly used tools for planning a program's logic are ______
flowcharts and pseudocode
 
Writing a program in a language such as C++ or Java is known as ______ the program.
coding
 
An English-like programming language such as Java or Visual Basic is a ______ programming level
high-level
 
Which of the following is an example of a syntax error?
misspelling a programming language word
 
Which of the following is an example of a logical error?
performing arithmetic with a value before inputting it
accepting two input values when a program requires only one
dividing by 3 when you meant to divide by 30
 
The parallelogram is the flowchart symbol representing ______
output
input

In a flowchart, a rectangle represents ______
processing
 
In flowcharts, the decision symbol is a ______
diamond
 
The term "eof" represents ______
a generic sentinel value
 
When you use an IDE instead of a simple text editor to develop a program,______
some help is provided
 
When you write a program that will run in a GUI environment as opposed to a command-line environment, ______
some syntax is different
 
As compared to procedural programming, with objectoriented programming ______
the programmer's focus differs
 
What does a declaration provide for a variable
Name & data type
 
A variable's data type describes all of the following except _______?
The scope of the variable
 
The value stored in an uninitialized variable is ______?
Garbage
 
The value 3 is a ______.
Numeric constant
 
The assignment operator _____.
is a binary operator
 
Which of the following is true about arithmetic precedence?
Division has higher precedence than subtraction
 
The following are terms used as a synonym for module in some programming languages.
Method and procedure
 
Why use modularization?
Modularization allows you to more easily reuse your work
 
What is the name for the process of paying attention to important properties while ignoring nonessential details?
Abstraction
 
Every module has all of the following except ________?
Local variable
 
Programmers say that one module can ______ another, meaning that the first module causes the second module to execute.
call
 
The more that a module's statements contribute to the job, the greater the ________ of the module.
functional cohesion
 
In most modern programming languages, a variable or constant that is declared in a module is _______ in that module.
in scope
 
Printing summaries is a typical housekeeping task. (T/F)
False
 
The detail loop in a typical program will execute the most. (T/F)
True
 
A hierarchy chart tells you ______.
which routines call which other routines.
 
What are nonexecuting statements that programmers place within code to explain program statements in English?
Comments
 
Are programmers comments required to create a runnable program or a form of external documentation? (T/F)
False
 
What is valid advice for naming variables?
To make names easier to read, separate long names by using underscores or capitalization for each new word.
 
A message that asks a user for input is a ______.
Prompt
 
A expression has one of two values: true or false.
a. Georgian
b. Boolean
c. Barbarian
d. Selective