2.2 - Programming Fundamentals

Question 1

Why should comments be used in a program?

Answer 1

To explain what the code does, what the purpose of the code is. Comments are ignored when the program is translated to machine code and executed.

Question 2

What is meant by sequence?

Answer 2

Statements being executed 1 by 1 in the order they were written.

Question 3

What is meant by selection?

Answer 3

Executing code depending on whether or not a condition is met.

Question 4

What is meant by iteration?

Answer 4

Repetition of a section of code.