Fundamentals of Programming and its Languages

1. What is the primary purpose of programming?

A) To create music
B) To convert problems into executable software
C) To design websites
D) To enhance computer graphics

Correct Answer: (B) To convert problems into executable software

2. Which of the following is a fundamental concept in computer programming?

A) Data
B) Graphics
C) Networking
D) Security

Correct Answer: (A) Data

3. What are the two essential elements of a computer program?

A) Sequence of instructions and computer hardware
B) Sequence of instructions and computer programming language
C) Data structures and algorithms
D) User interface and operating system

Correct Answer: (B) Sequence of instructions and computer programming language

4. Who is regarded as the first computer programmer?

A) Grace Hopper
B) Ada Augusta Lovelace
C) Konrad Zuse
D) Dennis Ritchie

Correct Answer: (B) Ada Augusta Lovelace

5. What is machine language primarily composed of?

A) Text and graphics
B) Binary codes (0s and 1s)
C) High-level commands
D) Assembly language instructions

Correct Answer: (B) Binary codes (0s and 1s)

6. Which programming language was developed for business applications?

A) C
B) FORTRAN
C) COBOL
D) BASIC

Correct Answer: (C) COBOL

7. Which of the following keywords are used in a switch statement in C programming?

A) switch, if, else
B) switch, case, default, break
C) for, while, switch
D) case, break, if, else

Correct Answer: (B) switch, case, default, break

8. What does the operand section of a machine language instruction specify?

A) The action to be performed
B) The data to be used for the operation
C) The programming language used
D) The memory allocation

Correct Answer: (B) The data to be used for the operation

9. What is a significant disadvantage of first-generation programming languages?

A) They are easy to understand
B) They require translation
C) They are difficult to maintain
D) They are portable

Correct Answer: (C) They are difficult to maintain

10. Which programming language is known for its use in scientific and numerical analysis?

A) COBOL
B) FORTRAN
C) Pascal
D) BASIC

Correct Answer: (B) FORTRAN

11. What does a compiler do?

A) Executes code
B) Translates high-level code to machine language
C) Debugs code
D) Creates user interfaces

Correct Answer: (B) Translates high-level code to machine language

12. What type of programming language is Python?

A) Low-level language
B) High-level language
C) Assembly language
D) Machine language

Correct Answer: (B) High-level language

13. Which of the following is an example of a high-level programming language?

A) C
B) Assembly
C) Machine Code
D) Binary Code

Correct Answer: (A) C

14. What is the main advantage of using a high-level programming language?

A) It is machine-dependent
B) It is easier for humans to read and write
C) It requires more hardware resources
D) It runs faster than low-level languages

Correct Answer: (B) It is easier for humans to read and write

15. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of procedural programming?

A) Emphasis on functions
B) Focus on data
C) Control structures
D) Sequential execution

Correct Answer: (B) Focus on data

16. What is the purpose of an Integrated Development Environment (IDE)?

A) To create databases
B) To facilitate software development with tools
C) To design graphics
D) To debug hardware

Correct Answer: (B) To facilitate software development with tools

17. What is an algorithm?

A) A programming language
B) A set of instructions for solving a problem
C) A software application
D) A computer hardware component

Correct Answer: (B) A set of instructions for solving a problem

18. What is the significance of the 'break' statement in a switch case?

A) It terminates the entire program
B) It skips the current iteration
C) It exits the switch statement
D) It restarts the loop

Correct Answer: (C) It exits the switch statement

19. Which of the following is an example of a structured programming language?

A) COBOL
B) Java
C) Assembly
D) FORTRAN

Correct Answer: (B) Java

20. What does a debugger do?

A) Executes programs
B) Analyzes and fixes code errors
C) Compiles code
D) Designs user interfaces

Correct Answer: (B) Analyzes and fixes code errors

21. Which generation of programming languages includes assembly languages?

A) First Generation
B) Second Generation
C) Third Generation
D) Fourth Generation

Correct Answer: (B) Second Generation

22. What software is used to translate assembly language programs into machine language?

A) Compiler
B) Interpreter
C) Assembler
D) Debugger

Correct Answer: (C) Assembler

23. Which of the following is a benefit of second-generation programming languages?

A) They are machine-independent.
B) They are easier to create and understand than first-generation languages.
C) They execute faster than machine languages.
D) They require no knowledge of CPU architecture.

Correct Answer: (B) They are easier to create and understand than first-generation languages.

24. Which of the following is a drawback of second-generation programming languages?

A) They are portable across different machines.
B) They execute more slowly than machine languages.
C) They require less knowledge of computer architecture.
D) They have high productivity.

Correct Answer: (B) They execute more slowly than machine languages.

25. Which programming paradigm is primarily used by third-generation programming languages?

A) Object-oriented Programming
B) Declarative Programming
C) Procedural Programming
D) Constraint Programming

Correct Answer: (C) Procedural Programming

26. Which of the following programming languages is considered a third-generation language?

A) SQL
B) COBOL
C) PowerBuilder
D) Mercury

Correct Answer: (B) COBOL

27. What is a key characteristic of third-generation programming languages?

A) They are domain-specific.
B) They use symbolic names instead of mnemonics.
C) They are machine-independent.
D) They require deep knowledge of CPU architecture.

Correct Answer: (C) They are machine-independent.

28. Which of the following is a benefit of third-generation programming languages?

A) They require extensive debugging tools.
B) They make it easier to maintain programs.
C) They are less intuitive than first-generation languages.
D) They are tied to specific machines.

Correct Answer: (B) They make it easier to maintain programs.

29. Which statement accurately describes compilers?

A) They execute programs line by line.
B) They translate the entire program into machine language before execution.
C) They do not produce error messages.
D) They are used for low-level programming languages only.

Correct Answer: (B) They translate the entire program into machine language before execution.

30. Which programming languages are categorized as fourth-generation languages?

A) COBOL, C, C++
B) FORTRAN, BASIC, ALGOL
C) SQL, PowerBuilder, XBase++
D) Mercury, Prolog, OPS5

Correct Answer: (C) SQL, PowerBuilder, XBase++

31. What is the primary purpose of fourth-generation programming languages (4GLs)?

A) To increase coding complexity
B) To minimize the cost and time of software development
C) To focus on machine-level programming
D) To restrict programming to specific domains

Correct Answer: (B) To minimize the cost and time of software development.

32. Which characteristic is essential for fourth-generation programming languages?

A) They require detailed knowledge of CPU architecture.
B) They implement database management systems (DBMS).
C) They execute faster than third-generation languages.
D) They are only suitable for scientific applications.

Correct Answer: (B) They implement database management systems (DBMS).

33. Which of the following programming languages is associated with the fifth generation of programming languages?

A) C/C++
B) SQL
C) Prolog
D) COBOL

Correct Answer: (C) Prolog.

34. What is a primary focus of fifth-generation programming languages?

A) Developing low-level machine code
B) Artificial Intelligence and Neural Networks
C) Creating domain-specific applications
D) Simplifying assembly language programming

Correct Answer: (B) Artificial Intelligence and Neural Networks.

35. Which of the following is a characteristic of a good programming language?

A) It should be difficult to learn.
B) It must allow programmers to focus on design without extensive background knowledge.
C) It must be tied to specific hardware.
D) It should have inconsistent syntax and semantics.

Correct Answer: (B) It must allow programmers to focus on design without extensive background knowledge.

36. What should a programming language's function library include?

A) Poor documentation
B) Inconsistent functions
C) Detailed documentation
D) Only basic functions

Correct Answer: (C) Detailed documentation.

37. Which characteristic improves the efficiency of programs written in a good programming language?

A) High memory usage
B) Platform dependence
C) Efficient use of memory and computer resources
D) Complex syntax

Correct Answer: (C) Efficient use of memory and computer resources.

38. Why are fifth-generation programming languages user-friendly?

A) They require complex syntax.
B) They utilize everyday English vocabulary for communication.
C) They focus on low-level programming.
D) They require extensive background knowledge.

Correct Answer: (B) They utilize everyday English vocabulary for communication.

39. Which programming languages fall under the fifth generation?

A) FORTRAN, COBOL
B) Prolog, Lisp
C) Java, C#
D) C, C++

Correct Answer: (B) Prolog, Lisp.

40. Which programming paradigm is commonly used in fifth-generation languages?

A) Procedural
B) Functional
C) Logic-based
D) Object-oriented

Correct Answer: (C) Logic-based.

41. Who developed the C programming language?

A) Bjarne Stroustrup
B) Dennis Ritchie
C) Ken Thompson
D) James Gosling

Correct Answer: (B) Dennis Ritchie

42. What was the primary purpose of creating the C programming language?

A) Web development
B) Game development
C) System programming and UNIX development
D) Mobile app development

Correct Answer: (C) System programming and UNIX development

43. C++ was originally known as:

A) C with Objects
B) C with Classes
C) C with Functions
D) Object C

Correct Answer: (B) C with Classes

44. Who developed C++?

A) Ken Thompson
B) Dennis Ritchie
C) Bjarne Stroustrup
D) James Gosling

Correct Answer: (C) Bjarne Stroustrup

45. In which year was C++ officially renamed from 'C with Classes'?

A) 1979
B) 1983
C) 1985
D) 1990

Correct Answer: (B) 1983

46. What does the '++' in C++ signify?

A) Decrement operator
B) No significance
C) Increment operator, symbolizing an improvement over C
D) Addition of functions

Correct Answer: (C) Increment operator, symbolizing an improvement over C

47. Which of the following was NOT a feature introduced in early C++?

A) Classes
B) Inheritance
C) Threads
D) Default function arguments

Correct Answer: (C) Threads

48. Which book introduced C++ as a commercial product in 1985?

A) The Annotated C++ Reference
B) The C++ Standard Library
C) The C++ Programming Language
D) Programming in C++

Correct Answer: (C) The C++ Programming Language

49. The first international standard for C++ was released in:

A) 1995
B) 1998
C) 2003
D) 2011

Correct Answer: (B) 1998

50. Which C++ standard included the Standard Template Library (STL)?

A) C++98
B) C++03
C) C++11
D) C++20

Correct Answer: (A) C++98

51. Which programming paradigm does C++ support?

A) Functional programming only
B) Object-oriented programming only
C) Both object-oriented and procedural programming
D) Procedural programming only

Correct Answer: (C) Both object-oriented and procedural programming

52. Which language influenced the object-oriented features of C++?

A) Simula
B) Pascal
C) FORTRAN
D) COBOL

Correct Answer: (A) Simula

53. What was the name of the first C++ compiler?

A) GCC
B) Turbo C++
C) Cfront
D) Borland C++

Correct Answer: (C) Cfront

54. C++ is considered a:

A) High-level language
B) Low-level language
C) Middle-level language
D) Machine-level language

Correct Answer: (C) Middle-level language

55. Which of the following was NOT a feature of C++11?

A) The "auto" keyword
B) Variadic templates
C) Threads
D) Garbage collection

Correct Answer: (D) Garbage collection

56. What is the most recent C++ standard as of 2023?

A) C++11
B) C++17
C) C++20
D) C++23

Correct Answer: (D) C++23

57. What is the primary difference between C and C++?

A) C++ supports object-oriented programming, while C does not
B) C++ is slower than C
C) C++ is not backward compatible with C
D) C++ lacks pointers, unlike C

Correct Answer: (A) C++ supports object-oriented programming, while C does not

58. The first object-oriented language that influenced C++ was:

A) FORTRAN
B) Java
C) Simula
D) Smalltalk

Correct Answer: (C) Simula

59. Which feature allows C++ to support multiple inheritances?

A) Operator overloading
B) Virtual functions
C) Classes
D) Inheritance from multiple base classes

Correct Answer: (D) Inheritance from multiple base classes

60. What is an algorithm in computer science?

A) A set of data structures
B) A sequence of instructions to solve a problem
C) A programming paradigm
D) A memory location for storing data

Correct Answer: (B) A sequence of instructions to solve a problem.

61. What programming paradigm does C++ support?

A) Structured programming
B) Object-oriented programming
C) Both structured and object-oriented programming
D) Functional programming

Correct Answer: (C) Both structured and object-oriented programming.

62. Which feature of object-oriented programming promotes reusability?

A) Polymorphism
B) Inheritance
C) Abstraction
D) Encapsulation

Correct Answer: (B) Inheritance.

63. What is a variable in programming?

A) A sequence of steps
B) A memory location with a name for storing data
C) A control structure
D) A reusable component in a program

Correct Answer: (B) A memory location with a name for storing data.

64. What does a variable’s type indicate?

A) The location of memory
B) The kind of data it can hold
C) The sequence of steps in a program
D) The number of operations it can perform

Correct Answer: (B) The kind of data it can hold.

65. Which of the following is an example of an object-oriented programming language?

A) C
B) ALGOL
C) COBOL
D) JAVA

Correct Answer: (D) JAVA.

66. In object-oriented programming, what is a method?

A) A module containing data and subroutines
B) A step-by-step procedure
C) A process for hiding data
D) A set of operations detailing how an object responds to a message

Correct Answer: (D) A set of operations detailing how an object responds to a message.

67. What is the principle of information hiding in OOP?

A) Storing data in a variable
B) The sender of a message does not know how the receiver will fulfill the request
C) Grouping a sequence of instructions
D) Breaking down a problem into smaller problems

Correct Answer: (B) The sender of a message does not know how the receiver will fulfill the request.

68. What is procedural programming based on?

A) Objects and classes
B) Calling procedures
C) Encapsulation and inheritance
D) Modular design of a program

Correct Answer: (B) Calling procedures.

69. Which programming language is an example of a procedural language?

A) JAVA
B) C++
C) PYTHON
D) COBOL

Correct Answer: (D) COBOL.

70. In OOP, what is an object?

A) A group of functions
B) A function for controlling memory
C) A module containing data and methods
D) A reusable component

Correct Answer: (C) A module containing data and methods.

71. What is the key difference between procedural programming and object-oriented programming?

A) Procedural programming uses objects
B) OOP is based on functions, while procedural programming is not
C) Procedural programming is based on procedures, OOP is based on objects
D) OOP focuses on structured programming

Correct Answer: (C) Procedural programming is based on procedures, OOP is based on objects.

72. Which of the following is a feature of object-oriented programming?

A) Top-down design
B) Bottom-up design
C) Information hiding
D) Step-by-step procedure

Correct Answer: (C) Information hiding.

73. What type of interaction occurs in object-oriented programming?

A) Control structures
B) Data manipulations
C) Message passing between objects
D) Sequential flow of processes

Correct Answer: (C) Message passing between objects.

74. What is a module in software engineering?

A) A memory location
B) A reusable program component
C) A procedure
D) A variable

Correct Answer: (B) A reusable program component.

75. What is the main focus of Procedure-Oriented Programming (POP)?

A) Objects and classes
B) Functions and procedures
C) Data security
D) Reusability

Correct Answer: (B) Functions and procedures.

76. In Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), what is data encapsulation used for?

A) To hide data from direct access
B) To expose data for easy access
C) To minimize code length
D) To enhance performance

Correct Answer: (A) To hide data from direct access.

77. Which of the following is a characteristic of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)?

A) Global variables are commonly used
B) No data hiding mechanisms
C) Objects contain both data and methods
D) Functions are the only focus

Correct Answer: (C) Objects contain both data and methods.

78. In POP, how is data generally handled?

A) Data is encapsulated within objects
B) Data is kept hidden from functions
C) Data is shared among multiple functions
D) Data is inherited from other classes

Correct Answer: (C) Data is shared among multiple functions.

79. Which programming paradigm allows for inheritance?

A) Procedure-Oriented Programming
B) Object-Oriented Programming
C) Both POP and OOP
D) Neither POP nor OOP

Correct Answer: (B) Object-Oriented Programming.

80. What is the primary advantage of OOP over POP in terms of code maintenance?

A) Functions are easier to write
B) Data is global and accessible
C) Code is more modular and reusable
D) Programs run faster

Correct Answer: (C) Code is more modular and reusable.

81. Which of the following is NOT supported by Procedure-Oriented Programming (POP)?

A) Data hiding
B) Inheritance
C) Reusability
D) Both A and B

Correct Answer: (D) Both A and B.

82. In which programming paradigm do objects communicate through methods?

A) Procedure-Oriented Programming
B) Object-Oriented Programming
C) Modular Programming
D) Functional Programming

Correct Answer: (B) Object-Oriented Programming.

83. Which of the following best describes inheritance in OOP?

A) Functions calling other functions
B) Sharing data among global variables
C) Creating new classes based on existing ones
D) Hiding data from other functions

Correct Answer: (C) Creating new classes based on existing ones.

84. Which of the following is a benefit of using OOP over POP?

A) Simpler code with no need for data encapsulation
B) Easier reusability and scalability of the code
C) Higher speed and performance
D) Direct manipulation of data without functions

Correct Answer: (B) Easier reusability and scalability of the code.

85. In OOP, what is polymorphism used for?

A) Using functions in a procedural way
B) Operating different objects using the same method or function
C) Dividing a program into functions
D) Enhancing data security

Correct Answer: (B) Operating different objects using the same method or function.

86. Which of the following is a valid example of object-oriented programming?

A) Dividing the program into procedures
B) Writing separate functions for each task
C) Defining classes and objects
D) Using global variables to manage data

Correct Answer: (C) Defining classes and objects.

87. Which of the following terms is associated with Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)?

A) Encapsulation
B) Procedure
C) Sequence
D) None of the above

Correct Answer: (A) Encapsulation.

88. Which language is primarily associated with Procedure-Oriented Programming?

A) C++
B) Java
C) Python
D) C

Correct Answer: (D) C.

89. What is the main drawback of Procedure-Oriented Programming (POP) when compared to Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)?

A) Lack of modularity
B) No support for functions
C) Limited data security and reusability
D) Difficulties in using data types

Correct Answer: (A) Lack of modularity.

90. Which of the following is not an object in Object-Oriented Programming?

A) Class
B) Function
C) Instance
D) Method

Correct Answer: (B) Function.

91. How does OOP improve reusability compared to POP?

A) By using functions
B) By allowing inheritance of classes
C) By using global variables
D) By separating functions and data

Correct Answer: (B) By allowing inheritance of classes.

92. In which of the following programming paradigms are functions the primary method of execution?

A) Object-Oriented Programming
B) Procedure-Oriented Programming
C) Functional Programming
D) Event-Driven Programming

Correct Answer: (B) Procedure-Oriented Programming.

93. What is the relationship between classes and objects in Object-Oriented Programming?

A) Objects are instances of classes
B) Classes are instances of objects
C) Functions define the objects
D) Data defines the classes

Correct Answer: (A) Objects are instances of classes.

94. In which of the following programming paradigms is data encapsulation used?

A) Procedure-Oriented Programming
B) Object-Oriented Programming
C) Both POP and OOP
D) None of the above

Correct Answer: (B) Object-Oriented Programming.

95. Which of the following is a commercial programming language designed to handle business-related issues?

A) FORTRAN
B) COBOL
C) C++
D) BASIC

Correct Answer: (B) COBOL.

96. What type of programming language is FORTRAN primarily categorized as?

A) Special-purpose language
B) Scientific language
C) General-purpose language
D) Logic-oriented language

Correct Answer: (B) Scientific language.

97. SQL is an example of which category of programming languages?

A) General-purpose language
B) Scientific language
C) Special-purpose language
D) Procedure-oriented language

Correct Answer: (C) Special-purpose language.

98. Which of the following is a general-purpose programming language?

A) COBOL
B) C
C) SQL
D) Prologue

Correct Answer: (B) C.

99. Procedure-oriented languages focus more on which aspect?

A) Data
B) Procedures
C) Logic
D) Objects

Correct Answer: (B) Procedures.

100. Prologue is an example of which type of programming language?

A) Procedure-oriented language
B) Logic-oriented language
C) Object-oriented language
D) Machine language

Correct Answer: (B) Logic-oriented language.

101. Object-oriented programming languages emphasize which of the following?

A) Procedures
B) Data
C) Objects
D) Algorithms

Correct Answer: (C) Objects.

102. Machine language is primarily composed of what?

A) Mnemonic codes
B) Numeric codes
C) Logical statements
D) English-like notation

Correct Answer: (B) Numeric codes.

103. Which programming language was designed for educational purposes and is known for its simplicity?

A) BASIC
B) C++
C) FORTRAN
D) Ada

Correct Answer: (A) BASIC.

104. What does the acronym SQL stand for?

A) Structured Query Language
B) Standard Query Language
C) System Query Language
D) Simple Query Language

Correct Answer: (A) Structured Query Language.

105. The language used for scientific computations that introduced control structures is known as:

A) C
B) ALGOL
C) FORTRAN
D) COBOL

Correct Answer: (C) FORTRAN.

106. What feature is introduced in ALGOL that helps in program construction?

A) Object-oriented programming
B) Recursive subprograms
C) Logic programming
D) Data manipulation

Correct Answer: (B) Recursive subprograms.

107. Which of the following languages is NOT a high-level programming language?

A) C
B) BASIC
C) Assembly
D) Java

Correct Answer: (C) Assembly.

108. What was the main goal of the development of BASIC?

A) To handle business data
B) To simplify programming for beginners
C) To perform complex scientific computations
D) To create multimedia presentations

Correct Answer: (B) To simplify programming for beginners.

109. Which programming paradigm does C++ primarily utilize?

A) Procedure-oriented
B) Logic-oriented
C) Object-oriented
D) Functional

Correct Answer: (C) Object-oriented.

110. Which of the following is a feature of object-oriented programming?

A) Procedural coding
B) Information hiding
C) Low-level memory management
D) None of the above

Correct Answer: (B) Information hiding.

111. What programming language introduced the concept of information hiding?

A) C++
B) Simula
C) Java
D) Ada

Correct Answer: (B) Simula.

112. Which of the following languages was developed by Bjarne Stroustrup?

A) C#
B) Java
C) C++
D) Python

Correct Answer: (C) C++.

113. C# was conceived by which of the following individuals?

A) Bjarne Stroustrup
B) Anders Hejlsberg
C) Guido van Rossum
D) James Gosling

Correct Answer: (B) Anders Hejlsberg.

114. Which programming language is primarily used in AI-related applications?

A) COBOL
B) FORTRAN
C) Prolog
D) C++

Correct Answer: (C) Prolog.

115. Which programming language was designed for the World Wide Web?

A) C
B) Java
C) Ada
D) Visual Basic

Correct Answer: (B) Java.

116. What is the main purpose of Python as a programming language?

A) System programming
B) Database management
C) Simplicity and readability
D) Game development

Correct Answer: (C) Simplicity and readability.

117. Which of the following is a characteristic of declarative languages?

A) They specify "how" to do something.
B) They specify "what" needs to be done.
C) They are always procedural.
D) None of the above.

Correct Answer: (B) They specify "what" needs to be done.

118. Which language is an example of a logic programming language?

A) C++
B) Prolog
C) Ada
D) Python

Correct Answer: (B) Prolog.

119. Which programming language is used for document formatting?

A) Java
B) C++
C) TeX
D) JavaScript

Correct Answer: (C) TeX.

120. Which of the following is a widely used page-description language?

A) HTML
B) SGML
C) PostScript
D) XML

Correct Answer: (C) PostScript.

121. What does XML stand for?

A) Extensible Markup Language
B) Extended Markup Language
C) Extra Markup Language
D) None of the above

Correct Answer: (A) Extensible Markup Language.

122. Which factor is NOT mentioned as affecting the choice of a programming language?

A) Purpose
B) Programmer's experience
C) Language popularity
D) Development and maintenance ease

Correct Answer: (C) Language popularity.

123. Which of the following languages is an example of a functional programming language?

A) Perl
B) Java
C) LISP
D) Visual Basic

Correct Answer: (C) LISP.

124. What is one of the main purposes of using a scripting language?

A) To create complex applications
B) To address small programming tasks
C) To perform system-level programming
D) To manage database transactions

Correct Answer: (B) To address small programming tasks.

125. What does IDE stand for?

A) Integrated Development Environment
B) Integrated Debugging Environment
C) Independent Development Environment
D) International Development Environment

Correct Answer: (A) Integrated Development Environment.

126. What programming language is known for its flexibility in expressing common operations?

A) C#
B) Python
C) Perl
D) Java

Correct Answer: (C) Perl.

127. Which programming language is used to develop web applications?

A) COBOL
B) FORTRAN
C) JavaScript
D) Ada

Correct Answer: (C) JavaScript.

128. Which language is often used in conjunction with HTML for web scripting?

A) SQL
B) Java
C) JavaScript
D) C++

Correct Answer: (C) JavaScript.

129. Which of the following programming languages was initially created for the U.S. Department of Defense?

A) C++
B) Python
C) Ada
D) Java

Correct Answer: (C) Ada.

130. What type of language is SQL?

A) Procedural
B) Declarative
C) Functional
D) Object-oriented

Correct Answer: (B) Declarative.

131. Which of the following is an application of Python?

A) Web development
B) Data analysis
C) All of the above
D) All of the above

Correct Answer: (D) All of the above.

132. What is a computer program?

A) A set of instructions written in a programming language
B) A collection of hardware components
C) A type of algorithm used in programming
D) A software application for user interaction

Correct Answer: (A) A set of instructions written in a programming language.

133. What is the goal of programming?

A) To develop hardware components
B) To swiftly and precisely solve issues
C) To enhance user interface design
D) To create graphical representations

Correct Answer: (B) To swiftly and precisely solve issues.

134. What does the law of equifinality state?

A) There is only one solution to every problem
B) Multiple approaches can lead to the same outcome
C) Algorithms must be linear in structure
D) Every algorithm must be efficient

Correct Answer: (B) Multiple approaches can lead to the same outcome.

135. Which of the following is an example of problem-solving?

A) Sending a message using various methods
B) Writing a computer program
C) Using a calculator for arithmetic
D) All of the above

Correct Answer: (D) All of the above.

136. What are the two categories of flowcharts?

A) Program flowcharts and system flowcharts
B) Algorithm flowcharts and process flowcharts
C) Input flowcharts and output flowcharts
D) Data flowcharts and information flowcharts

Correct Answer: (A) Program flowcharts and system flowcharts.

137. What is a flowchart primarily used for?

A) To illustrate complex programming logic
B) To define hardware requirements
C) To manage data storage
D) To compile programming languages

Correct Answer: (A) To illustrate complex programming logic.

138. Which guideline should be followed when making program flowcharts?

A) Use only custom symbols
B) Show flow from right to left
C) Each symbol should have only one input point and one departure point
D) Include multiple labels for decision-making branches

Correct Answer: (C) Each symbol should have only one input point and one departure point.

140. Which of the following best describes the use of algorithms?

A) They are used only in computer science
B) They simplify complex problems into manageable parts
C) They are always linear and straightforward
D) They can only be expressed in programming languages

Correct Answer: (B) They simplify complex problems into manageable parts.

141. What is a common use case for algorithms in computing?

A) Data storage
B) Network design
C) Sorting lists of data
D) Graphics rendering

Correct Answer: (C) Sorting lists of data.

142. Why are algorithms important in programming?

A) They reduce the need for hardware
B) They provide a systematic approach to problem-solving
C) They increase the number of programming languages available
D) They are the only way to visualize data

Correct Answer: (B) They provide a systematic approach to problem-solving.

143. Which of the following is NOT a method of expressing algorithms?

A) Natural language
B) Pseudocode
C) Flowcharts
D) Graphical user interface

Correct Answer: (D) Graphical user interface.

144. What do flow lines in a flowchart indicate?

A) The type of operation
B) The order of operations
C) The complexity of the algorithm
D) The end of the process

Correct Answer: (B) The order of operations.

145. Which symbol in a flowchart typically represents a decision point?

A) Rectangle
B) Oval
C) Diamond
D) Parallelogram

Correct Answer: (C) Diamond.

146. What is the advantage of using flowcharts?

A) They increase coding time
B) They simplify programming logic
C) They eliminate the need for programming
D) They are only useful for large programs

Correct Answer: (B) They simplify programming logic.

147. How are algorithms beneficial in terms of efficiency?

A) They can only solve small problems
B) They provide numerous ways to solve one problem
C) They are not applicable in real-world situations
D) They increase the amount of time needed to solve problems

Correct Answer: (B) They provide numerous ways to solve one problem.

148. What is the primary purpose of a flowchart?

A) To complicate the understanding of processes
B) To visually represent an algorithm or process
C) To provide technical jargon
D) To replace programming languages

Correct Answer: (B) To visually represent an algorithm or process.

149. Which of the following elements is NOT typically used in a flowchart?

A) Symbols
B) Arrows
C) Text descriptions
D) Audio cues

Correct Answer: (D) Audio cues.

150. What do the arrows in a flowchart signify?

A) The types of data
B) The flow direction of the process
C) The end of the flowchart
D) The start of the program

Correct Answer: (B) The flow direction of the process.

151. How can flowcharts be compared to blueprints?

A) They are less detailed than blueprints
B) Both are used before starting a project
C) Flowcharts are only for computer programs
D) Blueprints are only for buildings

Correct Answer: (B) Both are used before starting a project.

152. In which stage of a project are flowcharts most valuable?

A) Final stage of implementation
B) Documentation phase
C) Initial stages of project planning
D) Marketing and presentation phase

Correct Answer: (C) Initial stages of project planning.

153. What is one benefit of using flowcharts in communication?

A) They make communication more complex
B) They simplify the explanation of processes
C) They require technical knowledge to understand
D) They are only useful for programmers

Correct Answer: (B) They simplify the explanation of processes.

154. When can flowcharts help identify areas for improvement?

A) When a process is straightforward
B) When existing processes are convoluted
C) When there are no bottlenecks
D) When everyone understands the process

Correct Answer: (B) When existing processes are convoluted.

155. What does a flowchart help establish in terms of process boundaries?

A) The time taken for the process
B) The number of employees involved
C) The starting and ending points of the process
D) The financial cost of the process

Correct Answer: (C) The starting and ending points of the process.

156. How do flowcharts facilitate team communication?

A) They complicate discussions
B) They provide a shared visual representation
C) They replace the need for meetings
D) They require no prior knowledge of the process

Correct Answer: (B) They provide a shared visual representation.

157. In the cooking rice example, which step is conditional?

A) Take the rice to be cooked
B) Wash the rice in the water
C) IF WATER LEVEL = 1 INCH ABOVE THE RICE
D) Distribute the cooked rice

Correct Answer: (C) IF WATER LEVEL = 1 INCH ABOVE THE RICE.

158. What type of structure do flowcharts primarily represent?

A) Data structures
B) Sequence logic structures
C) Physical structures
D) Financial structures

Correct Answer: (B) Sequence logic structures.

159. What do flowcharts help identify in problem-solving scenarios?

A) The time required for completion
B) The potential causes of issues
C) The financial implications of a process
D) The technologies needed for implementation

Correct Answer: (B) The potential causes of issues.

160. Which of the following is NOT a recommended use for flowcharts?

A) Documenting simple processes
B) Complicating project planning
C) Explaining complex algorithms
D) Clarifying current processes

Correct Answer: (B) Complicating project planning.

161. What does the algorithm for obtaining the sum of two numbers involve?

A) Calculating the difference between numbers
B) Multiplying the numbers
C) Adding the two numbers together
D) Dividing the two numbers

Correct Answer: (C) Adding the two numbers together.

162. Which of the following is a key advantage of using flowcharts in C++ programming?

A) Increased complexity in large programs
B) Visual clarity in representing logic
C) Time-consuming to create
D) Hard to update

Correct Answer: (B) Visual clarity in representing logic.

163. Flowcharts are commonly used in programming to:

A) Represent the syntax of the program
B) Visually depict the logic of the program
C) Replace the need for writing actual code
D) Display runtime errors in code

Correct Answer: (B) Visually depict the logic of the program.

164. What is a major limitation of flowcharts in C++ programming?

A) They simplify large programs effectively
B) They require less time to create
C) They may become difficult to interpret in large programs
D) They eliminate the need for debugging

Correct Answer: (C) They may become difficult to interpret in large programs.

165. Flowcharts are most useful for which type of programmers?

A) Expert programmers only
B) Novice programmers
C) Programmers who don't use C++
D) Programmers who don't use logic

Correct Answer: (B) Novice programmers.

166. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of flowcharts?

A) Enhances communication among developers
B) Serves as a documentation tool
C) Automatically updates with program changes
D) Provides visual clarity in program design

Correct Answer: (C) Automatically updates with program changes.

167. What is one of the limitations of flowcharts in representing C++ code?

A) They represent dynamic program execution
B) They fully depict object-oriented features like classes
C) They might not show detailed code structures like pointers
D) They depict data types and structures effectively

Correct Answer: (C) They might not show detailed code structures like pointers.

168. In which situation is a flowchart particularly helpful?

A) When code is too simple to need documentation
B) In detecting logical errors early
C) For replacing code syntax
D) For automatically generating C++ code

Correct Answer: (B) In detecting logical errors early.

169. One of the primary uses of flowcharts is:

A) Simplifying syntax errors
B) Visualising the logic of complex programs
C) Replacing text-based documentation
D) Hiding program errors

Correct Answer: (B) Visualising the logic of complex programs.

170. Flowcharts in C++ programming are used for:

A) Automatically creating program logic
B) Debugging and error identification
C) Eliminating all errors in the program
D) Replacing variable declarations

Correct Answer: (B) Debugging and error identification

171. What is one advantage of using flowcharts for program documentation?

A) They replace the need for code documentation
B) They are self-updating
C) They provide a visual representation of logic for future reference
D) They eliminate the need for team discussions

Correct Answer: (C) They provide a visual representation of logic for future reference

172. How do flowcharts aid in communication within the programming realm?

A) By replacing written code
B) By providing visual clarity of program logic
C) By generating code automatically
D) By simplifying the code complexity

Correct Answer: (B) By providing visual clarity of program logic

173. What is a limitation of flowcharts when program logic changes?

A) The flowchart updates automatically
B) Synchronising the flowchart with the updated logic can be difficult
C) Flowcharts reflect all dynamic changes in the code
D) They don't need updates when the code changes

Correct Answer: (B) Synchronising the flowchart with the updated logic can be difficult

174. Flowcharts may not be able to represent all aspects of which programming feature?

A) Variables
B) Loops
C) Object-oriented features such as classes and objects
D) Conditional statements

Correct Answer: (C) Object-oriented features such as classes and objects

175. Why can flowcharts be time-consuming to create?

A) They require automated tools
B) They involve representing all the complex logic visually
C) They eliminate the need for writing code
D) They must include precise C++ code syntax

Correct Answer: (B) They involve representing all the complex logic visually

176. What aspect of C++ programming may not be effectively represented in flowcharts?

A) Data flow and variables
B) Object-oriented features and pointers
C) Loops and conditions
D) Input and output functions

Correct Answer: (B) Object-oriented features and pointers

177. What is one reason flowcharts are useful in project documentation?

A) They can replace the program code entirely
B) They offer a static view of the program's dynamic behaviour
C) They serve as visual references of the program's logic
D) They detail every single line of code

Correct Answer: (C) They serve as visual references of the program's logic

178. In flowcharts, the diamond shape is used to represent:

A) Start and end points
B) Decision points
C) Input and output processes
D) Process steps

Correct Answer: (B) Decision points

179. Which shape in flowcharts represents processes or actions?

A) Rectangle
B) Oval
C) Diamond
D) Circle

Correct Answer: (B) Oval

180. What do arrows in flowcharts signify?

A) Input and output
B) The end of a process
C) The flow of control
D) Data storage

Correct Answer: (C) The flow of control

181. What standardisation benefit do flowcharts provide?

A) They can replace written documentation
B) They follow universal symbols that are understood by all developers
C) They remove the need for code syntax
D) They are automatically generated from the code

Correct Answer: (B) They follow universal symbols that are understood by all developers

182. In which scenario might a flowchart become difficult to manage?

A) For very large and complex C++ programs
B) For simple programs with few conditions
C) For novice-level programs
D) When the program logic is minimal

Correct Answer: (A) For very large and complex C++ programs

183. Flowcharts are static, meaning they cannot:

A) Show loops in program logic
B) Display dynamic changes in the program's execution
C) Represent decision-making processes
D) Illustrate conditions and branching

Correct Answer: (B) Display dynamic changes in the program's execution

184. Which of the following is true about flowcharts in C++?

A) They can replace all forms of code
B) They must include the exact syntax of the code
C) They visually represent the program’s structure but may omit detailed syntax
D) They are unnecessary for documentation

Correct Answer: (C) They visually represent the program’s structure but may omit detailed syntax

185. Flowcharts may lead to misinterpretation if:

A) They are meticulously designed
B) They are not designed with clarity
C) They use standardised symbols
D) They represent simple programs

Correct Answer: (B) They are not designed with clarity

186. How do flowcharts help in error identification?

A) They generate code that eliminates errors
B) They visually depict the logic flow, helping to identify errors early
C) They remove the need for debugging
D) They display code syntax

Correct Answer: (B) They visually depict the logic flow, helping to identify errors early

187. What is the primary purpose of pseudocode?

A) To execute algorithms
B) To represent algorithms in a human-readable format
C) To compile algorithms into machine code
D) To run algorithms faster

Correct Answer: (B) To represent algorithms in a human-readable format

188. Which of the following is a key characteristic of pseudocode?

A) It uses exact syntax of programming languages
B) It can be executed by a computer
C) It uses plain English to describe algorithms
D) It is used for web development

Correct Answer: (C) It uses plain English to describe algorithms

189. What makes pseudocode different from real programming code?

A) Pseudocode is machine-readable
B) Pseudocode can be compiled directly into executable files
C) Pseudocode is a simplified representation, focusing on human understanding
D) Pseudocode requires specific syntax

Correct Answer: (C) Pseudocode is a simplified representation, focusing on human understanding

190. Which of the following is an advantage of pseudocode?

A) It helps in understanding the logic without worrying about syntax
B) It is directly executable by the compiler
C) It speeds up the execution of code
D) It optimizes memory usage

Correct Answer: (A) It helps in understanding the logic without worrying about syntax

191. What is the role of pseudocode in algorithm development?

A) To improve the efficiency of an algorithm
B) To provide an outline of the algorithm before writing actual code
C) To replace real code in production systems
D) To be executed as a program

Correct Answer: (B) To provide an outline of the algorithm before writing actual code

192. Which of the following statements about pseudocode is true?

A) It can be written in any programming language
B) It does not require a strict syntax
C) It is only used by experienced programmers
D) It cannot be modified once written

Correct Answer: (B) It does not require a strict syntax

193. In the context of algorithm representation, pseudocode is best described as:

A) A programming language
B) A flowchart
C) An informal way to describe an algorithm
D) A compiled program

Correct Answer: (C) An informal way to describe an algorithm

194. Which of the following is an example of pseudocode?

A) if (x > 0) { return true; }
B) If x is greater than 0, return true
C) function isPositive(x) { return x > 0; }
D) bool isPositive = x > 0;

Correct Answer: (B) If x is greater than 0, return true

195. What is a disadvantage of pseudocode?

A) It cannot be executed by a computer
B) It is difficult to understand
C) It is too formal
D) It is not used in programming

Correct Answer: (A) It cannot be executed by a computer

196. When writing pseudocode, which of the following is typically not necessary?

A) Logical flow
B) Precise syntax
C) Clear instructions
D) Step-by-step procedure

Correct Answer: (B) Precise syntax

197. What is the primary purpose of control structures in programming?

A) To simplify code
B) To manage the sequence of statement execution
C) To optimize memory usage
D) To increase the speed of execution

Correct Answer: (B) To manage the sequence of statement execution

198. How does sequential control operate in a program?

A) It executes statements in random order
B) It executes statements in a predetermined sequence
C) It requires user input for execution
D) It allows for conditional branching

Correct Answer: (B) It executes statements in a predetermined sequence

199. What is an example of a situation where sequential control is essential?

A) When checking user credentials
B) When obtaining data from the user before processing it
C) When creating loops
D) When making decisions based on conditions

Correct Answer: (B) When obtaining data from the user before processing it

200. What type of control structure allows for the selective execution of statements?

A) Sequential control
B) Selection control
C) Iteration control
D) Event control

Correct Answer: (B) Selection control

201. In programming, what does the term "default mode" refer to?

A) A mode that requires user interaction
B) Sequential control
C) A mode for error handling
D) A mode for parallel processing

Correct Answer: (B) Sequential control

202. What is the flow of execution in sequential programming?

A) Random access
B) One statement follows another in order
C) Execution depends on user input
D) Execution is based on conditions

Correct Answer: (B) One statement follows another in order

203. Why is the order of statements significant in programming?

A) It reduces the amount of code
B) It determines the correctness of program execution
C) It makes debugging easier
D) It enhances performance

Correct Answer: (B) It determines the correctness of program execution

204. What must be considered when designing a program to solve real-world problems?

A) Only the coding syntax
B) The conditions that dictate the flow of execution
C) The choice of programming language
D) The amount of data to be processed

Correct Answer: (B) The conditions that dictate the flow of execution

205. Which of the following statements about sequential control is true?

A) It requires complex logic
B) It is the simplest form of program control
C) It can only be used in small programs
D) It does not allow for user interaction

Correct Answer: (B) It is the simplest form of program control

206. What is an example of a condition that might require selection control?

A) Performing addition of two numbers
B) Turning off lights after a certain time
C) Displaying a welcome message
D) Calculating the average of a set of numbers

Correct Answer: (B) Turning off lights after a certain time

207. What is the primary purpose of selection control in programming?

A) To execute statements sequentially
B) To optimize memory usage
C) To make decisions about program data and execute statements conditionally
D) To enhance performance

Correct Answer: (C) To make decisions about program data and execute statements conditionally

208. What happens if a division by zero occurs in a program?

A) It automatically assigns a value of zero
B) It executes without error
C) It causes the program to terminate gracefully
D) It produces a run-time error

Correct Answer: (D) It produces a run-time error

209. In a selection control statement, how are decisions typically stated?

A) As yes/no questions
B) As statements of fact
C) As multiple-choice questions
D) As mathematical equations

Correct Answer: (A) As yes/no questions

210. What does the diamond shape represent in a flowchart?

A) A process step
B) A decision point
C) A terminal point
D) A data input

Correct Answer: (B) A decision point

211. If the answer to a decision in a selection control statement is "yes," what happens?

A) The right branch of control is taken
B) The program skips to the end
C) The left branch of control is taken
D) The program terminates

Correct Answer: (C) The left branch of control is taken

212. Which of the following is true about the paths in a selection control statement?

A) Both paths must contain the same statements
B) One path must always be longer than the other
C) Both paths can be empty, but not both can be empty simultaneously
D) Both paths must have different outcomes

Correct Answer: (C) Both paths can be empty, but not both can be empty simultaneously

213. What would be an inappropriate use of a selection control statement?

A) To have both paths execute the same statements
B) To execute different statements based on a condition
C) To check for errors before performing operations
D) To manage program flow based on user input

Correct Answer: (A) To have both paths execute the same statements

214. What is a possible execution scenario of a selection control statement?

A) Either one of the two paths can be executed, but not both
B) Both paths execute simultaneously
C) The program does not make any decisions
D) Only one path is executed, and the other is skipped

Correct Answer: (A) Either one of the two paths can be executed, but not both

215. In the context of selection logic, what is a "condition"?

A) A type of loop structure
B) A statement that executes without checks
C) A specific state of program data that determines the flow of execution
D) A method for optimizing code

Correct Answer: (C) A specific state of program data that determines the flow of execution

216. What should happen based on the decision in a selection control statement?

A) The next statement executed should depend on the condition's outcome
B) The input should always be requested again
C) The program should run continuously
D) The program should terminate immediately

Correct Answer: (A) The next statement executed should depend on the condition's outcome

217. What does a loop control statement allow you to do?

A) To execute statements only once
B) To make decisions in the code
C) To repeat one or more statements until a condition becomes true
D) To optimize memory usage

Correct Answer: (C) To repeat one or more statements until a condition becomes true

218. Which symbols represent a loop in RAPTOR?

A) An ellipse and a diamond
B) A rectangle and a circle
C) A square and a triangle
D) A rectangle and a diamond

Correct Answer: (A) An ellipse and a diamond

219. What happens if the decision expression in a loop evaluates to "no"?

A) Control passes back to the loop statement for repetition
B) The loop terminates immediately
C) The program exits completely
D) The next statement is executed once

Correct Answer: (A) Control passes back to the loop statement for repetition

220. How many times is Statement 2 executed in the loop?

A) Only once after the loop
B) At least once before the decision statement
C) Only if the decision is true
D) Not executed at all

Correct Answer: (B) At least once before the decision statement

221. What happens when a loop creates an infinite loop?

A) The program completes successfully
B) The loop never stops repeating until manually stopped
C) The program skips to the end
D) The variables are reset

Correct Answer: (B) The loop never stops repeating until manually stopped

222. What must happen to avoid creating an infinite loop?

A) The loop must execute multiple times
B) One or more statements in the loop must change the decision variable
C) The loop should always have a fixed number of iterations
D) The decision statement must always evaluate to true

Correct Answer: (B) One or more statements in the loop must change the decision variable

223. In nested loops, what can occur within a loop statement?

A) Only simple statements
B) Another loop statement
C) Only decision statements
D) Only input/output statements

Correct Answer: (B) Another loop statement

224. What is the role of the decision statement in a loop?

A) To always execute before the loop begins
B) To determine whether the loop continues or stops
C) To print the results of the loop
D) To modify the values of the loop variables

Correct Answer: (B) To determine whether the loop continues or stops

225. If Statement 2 in a loop is removed, what effect does it have?

A) The loop will still function correctly but will start with the decision statement
B) The program will throw an error
C) The loop will terminate immediately
D) It has no effect on the loop execution

Correct Answer: (A) The loop will still function correctly but will start with the decision statement

226. What guarantees the execution of Statement 2 in a loop?

A) It comes before the decision statement
B) It is the last statement in the loop
C) It is executed only if the loop is entered
D) It is the only statement in the loop

Correct Answer: (A) It comes before the decision statement

227. What happens to the program if the decision statement never evaluates to "yes"?

A) The program will exit
B) An infinite loop occurs
C) The loop will terminate
D) The program will print an error message

Correct Answer: (B) An infinite loop occurs

228. Which type of loop executes at least once regardless of the condition?

A) Do-While loop
B) For loop
C) While loop
D) Infinite loop

Correct Answer: (A) Do-While loop

229. In a loop, what is the purpose of modifying the variables in the decision statement?

A) To increase the loop speed
B) To ensure the loop eventually terminates
C) To skip iterations
D) To print variable values

Correct Answer: (B) To ensure the loop eventually terminates

230. What type of control structure is used for iteration?

A) Loop control
B) Selection control
C) Sequential control
D) Error control

Correct Answer: (A) Loop control

231. How is a loop terminated in RAPTOR?

A) By executing the last statement
B) When the decision expression evaluates to "yes"
C) By removing the loop statement
D) By not executing any statements

Correct Answer: (B) When the decision expression evaluates to "yes"

232. What is the primary purpose of control structures in programming?

A) To manage hardware resources
B) To change how a program is executed
C) To store data
D) To compile code

Correct Answer: (B) To change how a program is executed

233. Which of the following is NOT a type of control structure?

A) Loop
B) Branching statement
C) Conditional expression
D) Data structure

Correct Answer: (D) Data structure

234. What is one of the benefits of using control structures?

A) Increases code duplication
B) Enhances code organization
C) Makes programs less flexible
D) Reduces program efficiency

Correct Answer: (B) Enhances code organization

235. What can excessive nesting of control structures lead to?

A) Improved performance
B) Enhanced readability
C) Readability problems
D) Simplified logic

Correct Answer: (C) Readability problems

236. What is an example of a looping control structure?

A) if-else
B) for loop
C) switch statement
D) try-catch

Correct Answer: (B) for loop

237. Which control structure allows for error handling in programs?

A) Loop
B) Conditional expression
C) Branching statement
D) try-catch blocks

Correct Answer: (D) try-catch blocks

238. What occurs if a decision statement in a loop never evaluates to "yes"?

A) The program stops
B) An infinite loop occurs
C) The loop executes once
D) The program crashes

Correct Answer: (B) An infinite loop occurs

239. Which characteristic is essential for a good program?

A) Inflexibility
B) Complexity
C) Well-structured
D) Obscure documentation

Correct Answer: (C) Well-structured

240. What can poorly designed control structures lead to in a program?

A) Higher efficiency
B) Increased clarity
C) Debugging challenges
D) Improved readability

Correct Answer: (C) Debugging challenges

241. What is one disadvantage of using control structures?

A) They can improve program flow
B) They may introduce logical errors
C) They help with error handling
D) They support modularity

Correct Answer: (B) They may introduce logical errors

242. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using control structures?

A) Programming flow control
B) Increased complexity
C) Modularity
D) Error handling

Correct Answer: (B) Increased complexity

243. How do control structures affect program efficiency?

A) They have no effect
B) They can increase efficiency by preventing unnecessary calculations
C) They always decrease efficiency
D) They make programs more complex

Correct Answer: (B) They can increase efficiency by preventing unnecessary calculations

244. What is one of the drawbacks of using excessive control structures?

A) Improved code organization
B) Simplified debugging
C) Code duplication
D) Enhanced modularity

Correct Answer: (C) Code duplication

245. What type of control structure is typically used to repeat a block of code?

A) Conditional expression
B) Loop
C) Branching statement
D) Exception handling

Correct Answer: (B) Loop

246. What effect does poor use of control structures have on maintainability?

A) Improves maintainability
B) Makes maintenance easier
C) Leads to maintenance difficulties
D) Has no impact on maintenance

Correct Answer: (C) Leads to maintenance difficulties

247. What does the term "modularity" refer to in programming?

A) Making code longer
B) Breaking complex problems into smaller components
C) Eliminating all loops
D) Creating complex structures

Correct Answer: (B) Breaking complex problems into smaller components

248. What is the consequence of an infinite loop in a program?

A) The program runs faster
B) The program will never stop unless manually stopped
C) The program terminates normally
D) The program runs more efficiently

Correct Answer: (B) The program will never stop unless manually stopped

249. Which programming paradigm emphasizes the use of control structures like loops and conditionals?

A) Object-oriented programming
B) Functional programming
C) Procedural programming
D) Logical programming

Correct Answer: (C) Procedural programming

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20. What does a debugger do?

21. Which generation of programming languages includes assembly languages?

22. What software is used to translate assembly language programs into machine language?

23. Which of the following is a benefit of second-generation programming languages?

24. Which of the following is a drawback of second-generation programming languages?

25. Which programming paradigm is primarily used by third-generation programming languages?

26. Which of the following programming languages is considered a third-generation language?

27. What is a key characteristic of third-generation programming languages?

28. Which of the following is a benefit of third-generation programming languages?

29. Which statement accurately describes compilers?

30. Which programming languages are categorized as fourth-generation languages?

31. What is the primary purpose of fourth-generation programming languages (4GLs)?

32. Which characteristic is essential for fourth-generation programming languages?

33. Which of the following programming languages is associated with the fifth generation of programming languages?

34. What is a primary focus of fifth-generation programming languages?

35. Which of the following is a characteristic of a good programming language?

36. What should a programming language's function library include?

37. Which characteristic improves the efficiency of programs written in a good programming language?

38. Why are fifth-generation programming languages user-friendly?

39. Which programming languages fall under the fifth generation?

40. Which programming paradigm is commonly used in fifth-generation languages?

41. Who developed the C programming language?

42. What was the primary purpose of creating the C programming language?

43. C++ was originally known as:

44. Who developed C++?

45. In which year was C++ officially renamed from 'C with Classes'?

46. What does the '++' in C++ signify?

47. Which of the following was NOT a feature introduced in early C++?

48. Which book introduced C++ as a commercial product in 1985?

49. The first international standard for C++ was released in:

50. Which C++ standard included the Standard Template Library (STL)?

51. Which programming paradigm does C++ support?

52. Which language influenced the object-oriented features of C++?

53. What was the name of the first C++ compiler?

54. C++ is considered a:

55. Which of the following was NOT a feature of C++11?

56. What is the most recent C++ standard as of 2023?

57. What is the primary difference between C and C++?

58. The first object-oriented language that influenced C++ was:

59. Which feature allows C++ to support multiple inheritances?

60. What is an algorithm in computer science?

61. What programming paradigm does C++ support?

62. Which feature of object-oriented programming promotes reusability?

63. What is a variable in programming?

64. What does a variable’s type indicate?

65. Which of the following is an example of an object-oriented programming language?

66. In object-oriented programming, what is a method?

67. What is the principle of information hiding in OOP?

68. What is procedural programming based on?

69. Which programming language is an example of a procedural language?

70. In OOP, what is an object?

71. What is the key difference between procedural programming and object-oriented programming?

72. Which of the following is a feature of object-oriented programming?

73. What type of interaction occurs in object-oriented programming?

74. What is a module in software engineering?

75. What is the main focus of Procedure-Oriented Programming (POP)?

76. In Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), what is data encapsulation used for?

77. Which of the following is a characteristic of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)?