What does a Compiler do?

converts high level code to machine code

What is an example of a Run-time error?

When a user enters the letter 'o' instead of the '0'

What does IDE stand for?

Integrated Development Environment

What is an advantage to using a Procedure?

Can be used in more than one place, Simplifies Code

What is meant by "Scope" of a variable?

The place where a variable is recognised

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GCSE AQA Year 11 Computer Science definitions

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1
What is a Parameter?
The value returned by a function
The value being passed into a Function
The value stored in an argument
The value being passed into a Procedure
2
Which of these is NOT a Logical Operator?
FALSE
TRUE
NOT
AND
3
What is a Constant?
An integer that does not change
A named value that does not change
A named value that changes
A string that changes
4
What is NOT a type of Code?
Machine
Pseudo
High-Level
Hardware
5
What is NOT a debugging tool?
A Trace Table
A watched variable
Ability to step through code line by line
A breakpoint
6
What does a Compiler do?
converts high level code to machine code
converts pseudocode to machine coe
converts machine code to high level code
converts hexadecimal code to binary
7
Which is NOT a type of Network?
Ring
Internet
LAN
Wide Area
8
What is an example of a Run-time error?
When a user enters the letter 'o' instead of the '0'
When a program crashes due to an infinite loop
When a programmer types 'Intger' not 'Integer' in code
When a programmer used a '<' instead of a '>' symbol
9
What is meant by a UI?
Universal Implementation
User Input
User Interface
Universal Input
10
What does IDE stand for?
Integrated Data Environment
Incorporated Difference Engine
Interpreted Disk Engine
Integrated Development Environment
11
What does a Function do that a Procedure doesn't?
Sends a parameter
Uses a subroutine
Returns a value
Has an End statement
12
What is meant by a Handshake in networking?
A type of Web programming
A client and a server
A peace offering
A process for a Protocol
13
What is an advantage to using a Procedure?
Can be used in more than one place
Returns a value
Simplifies Code
Takes less time to run
14
Which is NOT an example of an Iterative Loop?
FOR...NEXT
REPEAT...UNTIL
IF..THEN
WHILE...DO
15
What is meant by "Scope" of a variable?
The age of a variable
The size of the variable
The place where a variable is recognised
The type of a variable

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