A label for a piece of information used in a program.

Variables & Assignments

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In a computer program, variables are the names you give to a computer's memory locations so values can be assigned to those locations. Variables are fundamental programming concepts no matter what programming language you work with!

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1
What is a variable?
Something like a piece of expensive jewelry.
An unknown value.
Something like x or y that I remember from math class.
A label for a piece of information used in a program.
2
Suppose you want to add 10 bonus points to an existing score variable. What would be the BEST statement?
score + 10 = score;
score = score + 10;
3
What is the value of x and y after this code is executed?
x=5, y=8
x=5, y=13
x=13, y=18
x=13, y=21
4
Supposed you want to create a variable to keep track of the number of points in a game. Which is the BEST statement?
var points;
0 = points
var soccer;
soccer balls = 0

Variables & Assignments

4 termsStudBud Administration3,614 plays

In a computer program, variables are the names you give to a computer's memory locations so values can be assigned to those locations. Variables are fundamental programming concepts no matter what programming language you work with!

Flashcards4 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 4

Answers

1
What is a variable?
Something like a piece of expensive jewelry.
An unknown value.
Something like x or y that I remember from math class.
A label for a piece of information used in a program.
2
Suppose you want to add 10 bonus points to an existing score variable. What would be the BEST statement?
score + 10 = score;
score = score + 10;
3
What is the value of x and y after this code is executed?
x=5, y=8
x=5, y=13
x=13, y=18
x=13, y=21
4
Supposed you want to create a variable to keep track of the number of points in a game. Which is the BEST statement?
var points;
0 = points
var soccer;
soccer balls = 0