Introduction to Computing MCQs with Answers
Practice important Introduction to Computing MCQs with answers and explanations.
Multiple Choice Questions
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 }
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B
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
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A
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 }
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B
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
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B
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
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B
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
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C
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
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B
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
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C
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
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A
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
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A