Introduction to Programming: Master the Fundamentals of Coding

Question 1

What's the main purpose of an assignment operator? Give an example of how it's used.

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Assign a value to a variable

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Compare two values and return a true/false result

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Perform math operations on two values

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End a statement

Question 2

Which debugging techniques are commonly used to find and fix errors in a program?

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Using a debugger to step through the program line by line

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Printing the values of variables to the console

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Rewriting the entire program

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Ignoring the errors

Question 3

In programming, syntax and semantics play crucial roles. Explain how syntax and semantics contribute to a program's functionality.

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Syntax defines the structure of a program, while semantics determine its meaning and execution.

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Syntax determines the program's behavior, while semantics define its appearance.

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Syntax is not important for program execution, only semantics matter.

Question 4

What is the purpose of using a 'for' loop in programming?

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To execute a set of instructions repeatedly until a specified condition is met

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To check if two values are equal

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To store data in a specific location in memory

Question 5

Which of the following operators is commonly used in programming languages to determine if two values are equal?

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==

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!=

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+

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*

Question 6

What is the primary role of a variable in a program?

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To store data that can change during the execution of the program

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To control the flow of the program

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To ensure that the program does not change

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To end the program

Question 7

Which of the following is a recommended practice for effective programming?

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Using descriptive and meaningful variable names

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Avoiding comments

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Duplicating code in multiple places

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Using overly complex algorithms

Question 8

What is the key difference between a syntax error and a runtime error in programming?

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Syntax errors prevent the code from compiling, while runtime errors occur during the execution of the program.

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Runtime errors are always fatal for the program

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Syntax errors only involve incorrect variable names

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a compiled programming language?

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C++

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HTML

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JavaScript

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Python

Question 10

What is the primary purpose of using functions in programming?

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To organize code into reusable modules

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To hold temporary data

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To manage the order of execution

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT considered a major programming paradigm?

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Declarative

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Procedural

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Object-oriented

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Functional

Question 12

What is a primary advantage of using a debugger while writing code?

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It helps identify and resolve errors in the code

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It generates test cases automatically

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It creates documentation for the code automatically

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It speeds up the execution of the program

Question 13

Which data type is specifically used to represent whole numbers without a decimal point?

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Integer

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String

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Float

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Boolean

Question 14

In Python, which symbol is used to assign a value to a variable?

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=

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*

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+

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-

Question 15

Which of the following is a valid arithmetic operator in Java?

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+

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;

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&&

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:

Question 16

What is the purpose of a conditional statement in programming?

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To execute code only if a specified condition is met

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To store data in memory

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To define functions

Question 17

What is the output of the following Python code: print(type(5 + 3j))

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complex

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int

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float

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str

Question 18

Which of the following data types is NOT considered a fundamental or primitive data type in most programming languages?

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Array

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String

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Boolean

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Integer

Question 19

In programming, what is the primary purpose of a variable?

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To store and modify data within the program's memory

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To define functions and their behavior

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To initiate loops and control program flow

Question 20

What is the primary function of an 'if' statement in programming?

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To execute specific code only when a specified condition is satisfied

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To repeatedly execute a block of code for a specified number of times

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To terminate the execution of the program

Question 21

Explain the fundamental distinction between a compiler and an interpreter in the context of programming languages.

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A compiler translates the entire program into machine code at once, while an interpreter executes the program line-by-line.

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Compilers are designed for high-level languages, while interpreters are used for low-level languages.

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a significant advantage of using version control systems in software development?

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Increased susceptibility to data loss

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Improved bug tracking and management

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Enhanced collaboration among team members

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Simplified merging and resolving of code changes

Question 23

What is the primary goal of debugging in programming?

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To identify and rectify errors within the codebase

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To enhance the user experience and interface

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To optimize the performance and efficiency of the program

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To document and explain the functionality of the code

Question 24

Which of the following is a key principle of agile software development?

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Iterative and incremental development with continuous feedback and adaptation

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Linear and sequential development with extensive documentation and planning

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Focus on rapid delivery of features without regard for quality or testing

Question 25

Describe the fundamental difference between a software requirement and a software design.

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A requirement defines the intended functionality of the software, while a design outlines the technical implementation details.

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Requirements are more detailed and specific than designs

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Requirements are typically written by users, while designs are created by developers.

Question 26

What is the primary role of a compiler in programming?

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Converts high-level code into machine-readable instructions.

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Executes program instructions line by line.

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Manages the allocation of memory during program execution.

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Interprets and executes code without translation.

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a common fundamental data type in programming languages?

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String Array

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Boolean

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Float

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Integer

Question 28

What is the primary purpose of a variable in programming?

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To store and manipulate data values.

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To control the flow of execution within a program.

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To define the overall structure of a program.

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To interact directly with external devices.

Question 29

Which operator is commonly used for multiplication in most programming languages?

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*

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+

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/

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-

Question 30

What is the main function of an 'if' statement in programming?

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To execute code conditionally based on a specific condition.

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To organize and structure code into logical blocks.

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To repeat a block of code a certain number of times.

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To define a function or method within a program.

Question 31

Which control structure is designed to repeat a block of code a fixed number of times?

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For loop

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Switch statement

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While loop

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If-else statement

Question 32

What is the key difference between a 'for' loop and a 'while' loop?

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A 'for' loop executes a specific number of times, while a 'while' loop continues until a condition is met.

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A 'for' loop is used for arrays, while a 'while' loop is used for lists.

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A 'for' loop is more efficient than a 'while' loop.

Question 33

If the code snippet `if (x > 10) { ... }` is executed and `x` is equal to 5, what will happen?

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The code within the `if` statement will not be executed.

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The program will encounter an error and crash.

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The code within the `if` statement will be executed once.

Question 34

What is the primary purpose of comments in programming code?

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To provide explanations and documentation for the code.

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To execute instructions during program runtime.

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To improve the efficiency and speed of the code.

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To define variables and their data types within the code.

Question 35

Which data type is generally most suitable for storing a student's age?

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Integer

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Boolean

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Float

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String

Question 36

Evaluate the expression: 5 + 2 * 3

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11

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15

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7

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21

Question 37

What is the purpose of a conditional statement (e.g., 'if-else') in programming?

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Execute different code blocks based on a condition.

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Declare and initialize variables.

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Perform mathematical calculations.

Question 38

Which of the following is an invalid variable name in most programming languages?

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123abc

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my_variable

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first_name

Question 39

What is the primary function of a loop in programming?

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Repeatedly execute code blocks.

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Define functions.

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Store data values.

Question 40

Define an algorithm.

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A set of precise instructions to solve a problem.

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A type of data structure.

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A specific programming language.

Question 41

What is the result of 'print(5 % 2)' in Python?

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1

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3

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2

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0

Question 42

Classify 'Python'.

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High-level programming language

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Assembly Language

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Binary Code

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Machine Code

Question 43

What is the function of a comment in code?

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Provide explanatory text, ignored by the compiler.

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Define variables.

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Perform input/output operations.

Question 44

Describe the difference between 'for' and 'while' loops.

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'For' loops iterate a set number of times, while 'while' loops continue until a condition is met.

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'For' loops are for arrays, 'while' loops are for lists.

Question 45

What is the primary purpose of a variable in programming?

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Store and manipulate data

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Display output to the user

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Perform mathematical calculations

Question 46

Which of the following is NOT a common data type in programming?

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Algorithm

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Integer

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String

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Boolean

Question 47

What is the result of the expression 5 + 2 * 3?

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11

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16

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21

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15

Question 48

Which control structure is used to repeatedly execute a block of code as long as a condition remains true?

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Loop

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Variable declaration

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Conditional statement

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Function

Question 49

What is the primary purpose of a function in programming?

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To group reusable blocks of code for specific tasks

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To store data in a structured way

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To control the order of code execution

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To define a new data type

Question 50

What is 'debugging' in the context of programming?

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Finding and fixing errors in code

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Writing code comments to explain its functionality

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Designing a program's structure and logic

Question 51

Which of these is a valid variable name in most programming languages?

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_myVariable

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my-variable

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my variable

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123variable

Question 52

What is the purpose of a conditional statement in programming?

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To execute different code blocks based on a specific condition

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To store data for later use

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To repeat a block of code multiple times

Question 53

What is the key difference between a compiler and an interpreter in programming?

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A compiler translates the entire program into machine code at once, while an interpreter translates and executes it line by line.

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A compiler executes code directly, while an interpreter converts it to machine code first.

Question 54

What is the primary purpose of comments in programming code?

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To explain the code and make it more understandable for humans

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To change the functionality of the code

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To improve the performance of the code