Processes 02

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

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

2. Programs (or procedures) are created in which order?

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

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

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

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

   • a decision
   • a process
   • an input
   • the start or end

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

   • a decision
   • a process
   • an output
   • the start or end

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

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

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

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

8. You take a ticket entering a car park and the barrier lifts.

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

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

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

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

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

Quiz written by D. Daish