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C++ Quiz Exam 1
C++ Quiz Exam 1
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A development environment is a tool for coding instructions and executing programs on a digital device.
False
True
2
The convention in C++, Java, and Python is to name constants in all uppercase with an underscore separating words.
False
True
3
Which list of literals contains only integer and floating-point literals?
3, 3.03e+3, “3.0”
0b00000011, 3, “3.0”
0b00000011, 3, 0x3C
3, 0x3C, “3.0”
4
Which sentence best describes the purpose of a control structure?
It contains logic that continues or ends the loop.
It evaluates to True or False.
It provides a named procedure that performs a specific task.
It is used to alter the sequential execution of statements in a PC prog
5
The Hello World! program is typically the first program written by aspiring programmers learning a new language.
False
True
6
A Boolean type is used in conditionals, while a Boolean expression is used in declarations or assignments.
False
True
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The = operator ____ , while the == operator ____.
Compares two operands for equality; can assign and compare in one step.
Assigns a value to a variable; checks if two operands are equal.
Compares two operands for equality; assigns a value to a variable.
Likely causes an error in a condition; assigns a value to a variable.
8
What is the floating-point E notation format for .1234?
1.234E-1
1.234E+1
.1234
.1234E
9
Which list identifies all data characterized by the character data type?
binary numbers, hex numbers, and Boolean variables
Boolean variables, a symbol, E notation
floating point numbers, integers, binary numbers
a single letter of the alphabet, a symbol, or a numeral from 0 to 9
10
There can be more than one programming algorithm for solving a problem or performing a task.
True
False
11
Which list contains four common primitive data types?
character, integer, wide, and double-wide
character, integer, floating-point, and double-wide
floating-point, double floating-point, wide, double-wide
character, integer, floating-point, and double floating-point
12
A signed integer requires one binary digit as the sign.
False
True
13
Which item is the name of a popular programming language?
C++
iOS SDK
Visual Studio
Windows Notepad
14
A numeric literal consists of digits representing integers or floating-point numbers.
True
False
15
Which term refers to a series of steps for solving a problem or carrying out a task?
pattern
algorithm
decomposition
level of abstraction
16
Which example leads to an algorithm design used for an everyday technology application?
A recipe for baking brownies
Making a frozen pizza in a toaster oven
The steps for changing a tire
The payment process at an online store
17
How much storage is required for one ASCII character?
16 bytes of memory
1 byte of memory
8 bytes of memory
1 bit of memory
18
Which phrase describes Boolean literals?
words used by a programming language for a specific purpose
data such as letters, symbols, words, and sentences
the words True and False not enclosed in single or double quotes
named memory locations that hold data that is not changed
19
Programming algorithms specify the underlying logic for the statements in a computer program.
True
False
20
The term “data type” refers to ____.
a value that usually includes one or more arithmetic operators
a similarity found in a procedure or task
any element of data that you specify for a program
a way of categorizing data
21
Which statement best describes a computer program?
set of instructions executed in an application that specify the attributes
series of patterns that serve as the blueprints for a programming algorithm
set of instructions executed by a digital device to perform a specific task
A set of steps defining logic and structure for classification in an app
22
A compiler uses ____ as input and generates ____ as output.
source code; object code
object code; source code
binary executable files; object files
object files; binary executable files
23
Which phrase describes character and string literals?
words used by a programming language for a specific purpose
named memory locations that hold data that is not changed
the words True and False not enclosed in single or double quotes
data such as letters, symbols, words, and sentences
24
The term ____ refers to program execution that continues to the next conditional statement within a structure.
flow
waterfall
fall through
slip
25
Which statement accurately describes a characteristic of composite data types?
Composite data types are built into your programming language.
Composite data types are important time savers
prog does not have 2 specify the mechanics of storing or adding two numbers
data that represents time would be handled as a composite data type.
26
Which statement describes the punctuation conventions used for character data?
Char literals are enclosed in single quotes when assigned to a variable.
Char literals are enclosed in double quotes when assigned to a variable.
Character literals are not surrounded by asterisks; they use single quotes.
Char literals must be enclosed in single quotes when assigned to a variable
27
Why are primitive data types useful to programmers?
They aren't built-in but can be created using composite data types.
They save time by specifying what to do with data, not how to do it.
They are the simplest variables and need no functions for data manipulation
They give more control by letting prog define data manipulation and storage
28
Which statement describes a characteristic of semantics in the context of programming languages?
Semantics refers to the meaning and validity of program statements.
Various programming languages use different punctuation semantics.
Semantics define meaning; syntax sets word order and punctuation.
Programming semantics are like grammar rules in written language.
29
A string is a sequence of alphanumeric characters typically enclosed in quotation marks.
False
True
30
Which term refers to code that can be distributed as computer software, desktop applications, web apps, and mobile apps?
computer program
keyword
algorithm
statement
31
Which phrase describes a literal in the context of a programming language?
a named memory location that temporarily holds text or a numeric value
any element of data specified for a program
a named memory location that holds data, but not changed by the statements
characteristics of an object
32
What item is a key characteristic common to programming languages?
curly braces and quotation marks as punctuation
keyword print that sends output to a display device
arithmetic operators that can be used to perform calculations
reserved words, which must include cout and printIn
33
In some programming languages, strings are a composite data type.
False
True
34
Digits are stored as ASCII codes, but integer numbers are stored as binary numbers.
False
True
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Which characteristic does not apply to floating-point number data types?
Floating-point number are stored in conventional binary format or Enotation
Floating-point numbers can be positive or negative.
Floating-point numbers can be expressed in decimal notation or E notation
Floating-point number have a decimal point with at least one digit after it
