Middle School: 6th, 7th and 8th Grade - Computer Science - Processes 2 Solution - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1.

Programs (or procedures) are .......

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detailed instructions to do things in a particular order
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detailed instructions which can be carried out in any order
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plans which only make sense to computer nerds
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too complicated to understand

Q.2.

Programs (or procedures) are created in which order?

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Break into main tasks, create flow charts, write code
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Break into main tasks, write code, create flow charts
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Create flow charts, break into main tasks, write code
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Write code, break into main tasks, create flow charts

Q.3.

Flow charts are a way of showing in diagrams .......

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the steps needed to perform some process
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a model of a solution to a processing problem
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how data moves through a computer system
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All of the above

Q.4.

A rectangular box in a program flow chart shows .......

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a decision
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a process
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an input
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the start or end

Q.5.

A diamond shape in a program flow chart shows .......

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a decision
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a process
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an output
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the start or end

Q.6.

An arrow in a program flow chart shows .......

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a feedback loop
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an error situation which needs attention
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an input or output of data is occurring
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the flow of control is passing in the direction indicated

Q.7.

A counter value used in a program to trigger an action .......

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is a bad idea
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is acting as a condition
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is acting as a control
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is called a variable

Q.8.

You take a ticket entering a parking lot and the barrier lifts.

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This is an example of automatic control
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This is an example of 'Cause and Effect'
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This is an example of computer control
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This is an example of 'Pay and Display'

Q.9.

Which of these is not an example of 'Cause and Effect'?

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A dog sees a cat and the dog chases the cat
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A stone is thrown into a pond and ripples appear
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I am walking in the rain and my clothes get wet
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The sun is shining and it starts snowing

Q.10.

Solving a problem by breaking it up into smaller tasks .......

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is called 'Bottom-Up Design'
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is called 'Top-Down Design'
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is called 'Top-Heavy Design'
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is called 'Top-Up Design'