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Pascal Programming
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Subject
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it-skills
Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Modules are defined in the ______ part of a program - under the constant.
definition
parameters
declaration
compilation
2. Modulars are ________ from one another
relational operators
independent
compilation
While-Do
3. A special kind of variable used in a subroutine to refer to one of the pieces of data provided as input to the subroutine. Values can be passed from outside the procedure.
Modular
parameters
deployment/maintenance
compilation
4. A _______ statement involves Decision making with two conditions (true or false). No semicolon after 'else.
parameters
nested
bottom up
if-then-else
5. An ______ statement evaluates a Boolean expression. A different code will be executed if the expression evaluates to true (the body of the if) than if the expression evaluates to false (the body of the else).
XOR
control
Called
if-else
6. The five types of operands allowed in Pascal are: Integer - Real - Boolean - _____ - Constant
integration testing
Character
limited
Scope Rule 1
7. An _____ statement allows the programmer to specify the statement selected for execution when the expression is true. It also indicates an alternative statement when the expression is false.
bottom up
if
Scope Rule 1
software design
8. The order of operations from first to last are ___ - (* / DIV MOD AND) - (+ - OR) - (< > = <= >= <>)
NOT
simple
limited
bottom up
9. Local variables have _______ kind of scope
compound
limited
Declaration
infinite loops
10. Refers to the execution of a sequence of statements in the order in which they appear so that each statement is executed exactly once.
Modular
definition
system testing
sequential structure
11. Less than - equal to - not equal to etc. are examples of _________
relational operators
Selection
Modular
numeric
12. Loops that never end because the stopping/exit condition is never met.
not
system testing
infinite loops
sequential structure
13. The two types of parameters are: ______ and Actual.
candidate
Formal
control
Scope Rule 2
14. The two types of parameters that can be implemented with PASCAL are: _______ and Functions.
AND
trace tables
Requirements Gathering/Analysis
Procedures
15. Variable When a variable is declared under a procedure it is a _____ variable?
Selection
candidate
Local
Modular
16. An entity declared in a subprogram can be accessed by any subprogram defined within it - provided that no entity with the same name is declared in the internal subprogram.
deployment/maintenance
pass by value
compound statement
Scope Rule 3
17. ______ Decision Making checks if a particular condition is true.
local
variable parameters
If-Then
limited
18. Break system into manageable units or modules.
compound
software design
candidate
Modular
19. In a multiple ____ statement (Non-Exclusive Condition) any or all or none of the conditions may be true - they are independent.
If
compound
boolean
Procedures
20. Some logical operators in Pascal are: OR - AND - ___ - NOT - NAND - NOR
numeric
if
XOR
Scope Rule 1
21. Breaking things into modules.
procedural abstraction
If-Then
If
Declaration
22. Deploy the software and fix bugs and modify to satisfy changing requirements.
deployment/maintenance
If-Then
definition
software design
23. The testing of the complete program to determine the overall system functions.
OR
system testing
simple
declaration
24. Finding a ________ module is the process of going from a problem description to writing a program that fulfills those requirements. They cannot be summarized in just a series of steps that fit all scenarios.
Formal
infinite loops
candidate
Declaration
25. Test each module in isolation and test the modules all together and make sure every line of code is tested.
nested
Repeat-Until
testing
infinite loops
26. It makes possible the selection of one of a number of alternative actions - which is implemented by an IF statement.
Local
selection structure
definition
testing
27. To test that the subprograms are integrated into the program correctly. That they interact with one another correctly - passing the required information to and from one another.
deployment/maintenance
integration testing
Scope Rule 1
value parameters
28. The three logical flows that govern a structured program are: Sequence - ______ - and Repetition.
binary half adder
Selection
call
fundamental scope principle
29. When true the if executes the body which is a _________ statement.
simple
single
Modular
compound statement
30. True and False are the two _____ constants
statement
boolean
stack frame
simple
31. A method of passing a variable to a program by making a copy of the variable and giving it to the called program.
pass by reference
implementation
Called
control
32. The three statements in PASCAL that implement repetition structures:WHILE - FOR - ______.
stack frame
if
Repeat-Until
independent
33. A ______ operand cannot be applied to an AND boolean operator
OR
Sequence
numeric
pass by value
34. A parameter that is specified as part of a function definition.
Character
Formal parameters
local
value parameters
35. Modules can be called anywhere in the program - but must be done after their ______.
limited
definition
top down
compilation
36. The scope of an entity is the program or subprogram in which it is declared.
deployment/maintenance
fundamental scope principle
value parameters
compound
37. ______ design starts by identifying tasks at the bottom level and then combine them to solve the main problem.
bottom up
parameters
compilation
Scope Rule 1
38. This is where the module is invoked or called.
call
fundamental scope principle
sequential structure
trace tables
39. A logical circuit which is used to add two binary digits.
binary half adder
deployment/maintenance
compound
limited
40. In Pascal Programs are executed one ______ at a time.
independent
statement
relational operators
Character
41. They can both receive and return values.
testing
statement
relational operators
variable parameters
42. Where the statements for the module are coded.
selection structure
AND
If-Then
definition
43. Parameters act like _____ variables within a module
boolean
local
binary half adder
variable parameters
44. _______ boolean expressions are formed by combining boolean expressions using the boolean operators (NOT - AND- OR).
compound
nested
If
independent
45. For an ____ Boolean Expression to be true if any Boolean expression evaluates to true then the entire expression evaluates to true.
integration testing
XOR
fundamental scope principle
OR
46. An item declared within a procedure or function is not accessible outside that procedure or function.
OR
Scope Rule 1
variable parameters
nested
47. Boolean expressions can be simple or _______
Actual parameters
selection structure
limited
compound
48. The stucture of a procedure: Heading - ______ - Statement
compound
nested
definition
Declaration
49. _______ design starts with high level idea of a solution and successively refine it. It favors hierarchial organization.
pass by value
Formal
top down
Repeat-Until
50. A method of passing a variable to a program by making a copy of the variable and giving it to the called program.
pass by value
Else
declaration
deployment/maintenance