Introduction to Computing MCQs with Answers
Practice important Introduction to Computing MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 91
Q1361:
How is a function declared in pseudocode according to Python convention?
A. function name():
B. def name():
C. method name()
D. subprogram name:
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 91
Q1362:
What is the purpose of a function in pseudocode?
A. To create a new variable
B. To execute a sequence of statements
C. To define reusable blocks of code
D. To declare constants
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 91
Q1363:
How do you call a function named CalculateInterest in pseudocode?
A. CalculateInterest
B. Call CalculateInterest()
C. CalculateInterest()
D. Execute CalculateInterest
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 91
Q1364:
In pseudocode, how do you use a function within an if-else structure?
A. if (condition): ExecuteFunction else: ExecuteAnotherFunction
B. if (condition): Function() else: AnotherFunction()
C. if (condition): Function else: AnotherFunction
D. if (condition): {Function()} else {AnotherFunction()}
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 91
Q1365:
What does the pseudocode statement def Greetings(): signify?
A. A function named Greetings is being defined
B. A variable named Greetings is being declared
C. A class named Greetings is being initialized
D. A loop named Greetings is being set up
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 91
Q1366:
How do you specify the actions performed by a function in pseudocode?
A. By placing the actions inside curly braces {}
B. By listing the actions after the function definition
C. By defining the actions in a separate section
D. By using the function keyword
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 91
Q1367:
What happens when a function call is executed in pseudocode?
A. The function’s block of code is executed
B. The function’s name is printed
C. The function’s parameters are declared
D. The function’s definition is updated
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 91
Q1368:
Which of the following correctly represents a function that prints "Hello" three times in pseudocode?
A. def Greetings(): print("Hello") print("Hello") print("Hello")
B. def Greetings(): print("Hello") repeat 3 times
C. function Greetings(): print("Hello")
D. def Greetings(): print("Hello", 3)
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 91
Q1369:
What is the role of the def keyword in pseudocode?
A. It defines a new class
B. It declares a new variable
C. It initializes a new function
D. It creates a new loop
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 91
Q1370:
How do you end a function definition in pseudocode?
A. With a return statement
B. With an end keyword
C. With an exit keyword
D. By indenting the next line
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 91
Q1371:
Which of the following pseudocode structures is used to define a function?
A. function name() { actions }
B. def name(): actions
C. method name() { actions }
D. subroutine name() { actions }
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 91
Q1372:
What should follow the function name in pseudocode?
A. A colon and then the function body
B. An equals sign and then the function body
C. Parentheses and then the function body
D. A semicolon and then the function body
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 91
Q1373:
How can you include a function named ProcessPayment in a conditional statement?
A. if (condition): ProcessPayment
B. if (condition): ProcessPayment()
C. if (condition): Call ProcessPayment
D. if (condition) { ProcessPayment }
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 91
Q1374:
What is the result of calling a function named DisplayMessage in pseudocode?
A. The function’s definition is displayed
B. The function executes its defined actions
C. The function’s parameters are shown
D. The function’s name is printed
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 92
Q1375:
What is the first phase in G. Polya's problem-solving approach?
A. Devise a plan
B. Understand the problem
C. Evaluate the solution
D. Carry out the plan
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 92
Q1376:
According to G. Polya, what should be done in Phase 2 of problem-solving?
A. Understand the problem
B. Evaluate the solution
C. Devise a plan
D. Formulate the algorithm
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 92
Q1377:
What does the problem-solving phase of "Carry out the plan" involve?
A. Understanding the problem
B. Implementing the solution
C. Evaluating the solution
D. Formulating the algorithm
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 92
Q1378:
In the context of program development, how is "Evaluate the program for accuracy" similar to Polya's approach?
A. It involves understanding the problem
B. It involves implementing the plan
C. It involves evaluating the solution
D. It involves devising a plan
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 92
Q1379:
How does the problem-solving approach help in determining the ages of the children in the example problem?
A. By using the product and sum clues
B. By focusing on the piano-playing clue only
C. By guessing the ages randomly
D. By finding all possible age triples
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 92
Q1380:
Why was the final clue about the oldest child crucial in solving the problem?
A. It helped isolate the correct triple of ages
B. It revealed the exact ages immediately
C. It was unrelated to the problem
D. It provided an additional product clue
Correct Answer:
A