Introduction to Programming: Master the Basics of Coding

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a valid data type in Python?

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band

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integer

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float

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string

Question 2

What is the purpose of the '==' operator in Python?

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Comparison

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Assignment

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Logical AND

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Logical OR

Question 3

What is the purpose of a control structure in programming?

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To control the flow of execution.

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To store data.

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To perform calculations.

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To create user interfaces.

Question 4

Which of the following is a valid C++ identifier?

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my_variable

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1234

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class

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boolean_

Question 5

What is the purpose of a function in C++?

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To perform a specific task

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To store data

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To create new objects

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To control the flow of execution

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a primitive data type in C++?

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string

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int

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boolean

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float

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a logical operator in C++?

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~~

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&&

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||

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!

Question 8

What is the purpose of a namespace in C++?

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To organize code

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To store data

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To create new objects

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To control the flow of execution

Question 9

Which of the following is a valid C++ keyword?

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include

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myKeyword

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1keyword

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if_

Question 10

What is the output of the following code snippet: std::cout << 5 + 3 * 2 << std::endl;

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13

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11

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16

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Error

Question 11

Which of the following control structures is used to select a specific block of code to execute based on a condition?

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if-else statement

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while loop

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for loop

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switch statement

Question 12

Which of the following programming languages is known for its object-oriented approach?

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Java

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Python

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C

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SQL

Question 13

What is the primary purpose of using a debugger in programming?

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To identify and fix errors in a program

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To optimize the performance of a program

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To generate test cases for a program

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To create documentation for a program

Question 14

In Java, which definition correctly describes the relationship between a class and an object?

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A class is a blueprint, while an object is a specific example of that blueprint.

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An object is a blueprint, while a class is a specific example of that blueprint.

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Both classes and objects are blueprints.

Question 15

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

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Currency

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Integer

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String

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Array

Question 16

What is the primary function of a variable in programming?

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To store a value

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To perform calculations

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To control the flow of a program

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To create objects

Question 17

Which programming construct allows you to execute different sections of code based on a specific condition?

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Conditional statement

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Loop

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Function

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Class

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice for effective debugging in Java programming?

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Modifying the code without analyzing the cause of the error

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Inserting print statements to track intermediate results

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Using a debugger to step through the program line by line

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Setting breakpoints to pause execution at specific points

Question 19

Which of the following operators is used to assign a value to a variable in programming?

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=

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==

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+

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*

Question 20

What is the purpose of a loop in programming?

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To execute a block of code repeatedly

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To store data

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To compare values

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To print output

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a type of control structure in programming?

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Array

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If statement

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Switch statement

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While loop

Question 22

Which of the following is a valid variable name in Java?

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myVariable

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123

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$var

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My Variable

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using a programming language?

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Increased complexity

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Increased productivity

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Increased accuracy

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Improved communication

Question 24

What is the first step in writing a program?

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Designing the algorithm

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Writing the code

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Compiling the code

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Testing the code

Question 25

Which of the following is a popular IDE for programming in Java?

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Eclipse

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Visual Studio

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Sublime Text

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Notepad

Question 26

In Python, which of these is NOT a loop control structure?

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if

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for

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while

Question 27

Which of the following is a primitive data type in Java?

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int

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boolean

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String

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array

Question 28

In programming, which data type is used to store a sequence of characters?

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String

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Integer

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Boolean

Question 29

In programming, which data type is specifically designed to store whole numbers (without decimal points)?

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int

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float

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double

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boolean

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a primitive data type in Java?

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String

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int

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boolean

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double

Question 31

Identify the option that is NOT a primitive data type in Java.

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String

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int

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float

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boolean

Question 32

Predict the output of the following Java program:

```java
int num = 5;
num += 3;
System.out.println(num);```

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8

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2

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5

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15

Question 33

Which of the following exemplifies a loop in programming?

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while loop

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if-else statement

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method invocation

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variable declaration

Question 34

What's the role of the `import` statement in Java?

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Loads predefined classes and packages.

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Defines a new class.

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Creates an instance of a class.

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Prints a message to the console.

Question 35

Identify the appropriate data type for representing monetary values in Java.

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BigDecimal

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int

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float

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double

Question 36

In Python, how can you pass functions as parameters to other functions?

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By assigning the function to a variable and passing the variable as a parameter.

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Functions cannot be passed as parameters to other functions.

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By calling the function within the definition of another function.

Question 37

When debugging Python code, which technique is generally NOT recommended?

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Rewriting the code from scratch

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Using print statements to display values

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Stepping through code with a debugger

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Analyzing error messages and stack traces

Question 38

Which of the following is a fundamental data type commonly used in programming?

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Integer

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Blue

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Upbeat

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Book

Question 39

What is the primary purpose of using variables in programming?

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To store data that can be easily accessed and modified using its name

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To make the code more visually appealing

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To create new functions

Question 40

Which of the following is the correct syntax to declare a string variable named 'name' in Java?

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String name = "John";

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String = "John";

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name String = "John";

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name; name = "John";

Question 41

What is the main purpose of an if-else statement in programming?

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To execute different sets of code based on whether a condition is true or false

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To create a loop that runs indefinitely

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To store multiple values in a single variable

Question 42

What is a key advantage of using functions in programming?

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Code reusability and modularity

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More complex code structure

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Increased program size

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Slower program execution

Question 43

What is the primary purpose of a programming language?

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To provide a set of instructions that can be interpreted and executed by a computer

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To facilitate human-computer communication

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To store data in a computer's memory

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a valid data type in Python?

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Date

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String

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Boolean

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Integer

Question 45

Which of the following is the syntax to declare a variable in Java?

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int age;

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int = age;

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int(age);

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age = int;

Question 46

What is the purpose of a conditional statement in programming?

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To execute code only when a specified condition is met.

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To store data in memory.

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To loop through a set of values.

Question 47

Which of the following is a reserved keyword in C++?

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do

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number

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result

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calculate