Topic 1 - Programming

Question 1

What does execution mean?

Answer 1

The process by which a computer carries out the instructions of a computer program.

Question 2

What is a syntax error?

Answer 2

An error that occurs when a rule of the programming language is broken.

Question 3

What is a data type?

Answer 3

Specifies what kind of data a variable can hold.

Question 4

What are the four common data types?

Answer 4

Integer, Real, Boolean & Character.

Question 5

What is initialisation?

Answer 5

The process of assigning an initial value to a variable.

Question 6

What do you use an assignment statement for?

Answer 6

To change the value of a variable.

Question 7

What are Real values called in Python?

Answer 7

A float, or floating number.

Question 8

A function is:

Answer 8

A subprogram that performs a specific task and can be used at any point in the program.