CNSA 266 09 Introduction to Coding and Problem Solving

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Explore the fundamentals of coding and problem decomposition, and learn about the benefits of functions and recursion

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1
Which is a base case in recursion?
Recursive call
Stopping condition
Error handling
Infinite loop
2
What is problem decomposition?
Ignoring problems
Breaking down problems
Solving all at once
Combining problems
3
What does a recursive function require?
Base case and call
Only a call
No requirements
Only a base case
4
True or false: Merge sort is a sorting algorithm.
False
True
5
What happens without a base case?
Immediate termination
No effect
Infinite recursion
Random output
6
True or false: Recursive functions call themselves.
False
True
7
What is the Curta?
Typewriter
Adding machine
Digital computer
Mechanical calculator
8
What is a characteristic of tail recursion?
First action is recursive
Always inefficient
Last action is recursive
No recursion involved
9
What is the Fibonacci sequence?
Only even numbers
Only prime numbers
Random number series
Sum of previous numbers
10
Which machine is a historical example?
Apple II
Commodore 64
IBM PC
Burroughs Class 3
11
Which is a benefit of functions?
Slower execution
Code repetition
Code organization
More errors
12
When should you create a function?
When code repeats
When code is simple
When code is long
When code is unique
13
True or false: Tail recursion is inefficient.
False
True
14
What is a key aspect of top-down design?
Ignore user needs
Skip planning
Start with big picture
Focus on details first
15
What is the role of constraints?
Simplify coding
Limit design changes
Eliminate all problems
Encourage radical redesigns
16
Where is recursion commonly used?
L-systems
Linear equations
Static arrays
Simple loops
17
What does incremental design improve?
Workflow efficiency
User confusion
Code complexity
Radical changes

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