BBC Bitesize programming basics

Question 1

Which of the following would be the best variable name for a student's surname.

Accepted Answer

student_surname

Question 2

What is a variable?

Accepted Answer

A variable is a location in memory that we use to store data

Question 3

Which statement is used to specify a decimal number?

Accepted Answer

float

Question 4

In programming what name is given to the data type which represents decimal numbers?

Accepted Answer

Floating point numbers

Question 5

Why are variables so named?

Accepted Answer

because the data we store in them can change

Question 6

What is programming?

Accepted Answer

The writing of computer code to create a program

Question 7

The name of the data type which represents any combination of characters on a keyboard?

Accepted Answer

Strings

Question 8

In programming what name is given to the data type which represents whole numbers?

Accepted Answer

Integers

Question 9

How can strings and variables be told apart

Accepted Answer

The data in a string is stored inside quotes

Questions 9