WGU Intro to computer science -practice quizzes
questions and 100% correct answers 2026/2027 grade
A+
What is one of the standard rules when creating a variable name?
-The name must start with the type designation.
-The name must start with a lowercase letter.
-The name must start with an uppercase letter.
-The name must have a letter at the beginning. - ✅🌹CORRECT ANSWER--The name must have a letter
at the beginning
Which data structure is it in which the item removed is the one that has been in the longest time?
-Array
-List
-Stack
-Queue - ✅🌹CORRECT ANSWER--Queue
What is the name of a parameter that prevents a function from changing the content of an argument?
-Constant
-Variable
-Reference
-Value - ✅🌹CORRECT ANSWER--Value
What is one example of a language that uses the declarative paradigm?
, -SIMULA
-Java
-Python
-Scheme - ✅🌹CORRECT ANSWER--Scheme
A software development team is working on a desktop application for recording and mastering music
tracks. Because of the complicated nature of this application, they decide to follow the software
development lifecycle (SDLC) process. Which step will the team expect to go through as part of this
process?
-Analyze and specify
-Look for familiar things
-Ask questions
-Code the program - ✅🌹CORRECT ANSWER--code the program
A programmer has been asked to lead a project that uses artificial intelligence to search for patterns in
Wi-Fi signals to improve efficiency and range. The programmer will use the software development
lifecycle (SDLC) as a model for design and implementation. Which step is the programmer in when using
flowcharts and pseudocode to help describe the intended steps for the program?
-Understand the problem
-Maintain the program
-Translate the code
-Plan the logic - ✅🌹CORRECT ANSWER--Plan the Logic
A video game company is working on a major new video game. The company follows the software
development lifecycle (SDLC) model and just completed the step, "put the program into production."
Which step is next in the SDLC?
-Translate the code
-Plan the logic
-Test the program
-Maintain the program - ✅🌹CORRECT ANSWER--Maintain the program
questions and 100% correct answers 2026/2027 grade
A+
What is one of the standard rules when creating a variable name?
-The name must start with the type designation.
-The name must start with a lowercase letter.
-The name must start with an uppercase letter.
-The name must have a letter at the beginning. - ✅🌹CORRECT ANSWER--The name must have a letter
at the beginning
Which data structure is it in which the item removed is the one that has been in the longest time?
-Array
-List
-Stack
-Queue - ✅🌹CORRECT ANSWER--Queue
What is the name of a parameter that prevents a function from changing the content of an argument?
-Constant
-Variable
-Reference
-Value - ✅🌹CORRECT ANSWER--Value
What is one example of a language that uses the declarative paradigm?
, -SIMULA
-Java
-Python
-Scheme - ✅🌹CORRECT ANSWER--Scheme
A software development team is working on a desktop application for recording and mastering music
tracks. Because of the complicated nature of this application, they decide to follow the software
development lifecycle (SDLC) process. Which step will the team expect to go through as part of this
process?
-Analyze and specify
-Look for familiar things
-Ask questions
-Code the program - ✅🌹CORRECT ANSWER--code the program
A programmer has been asked to lead a project that uses artificial intelligence to search for patterns in
Wi-Fi signals to improve efficiency and range. The programmer will use the software development
lifecycle (SDLC) as a model for design and implementation. Which step is the programmer in when using
flowcharts and pseudocode to help describe the intended steps for the program?
-Understand the problem
-Maintain the program
-Translate the code
-Plan the logic - ✅🌹CORRECT ANSWER--Plan the Logic
A video game company is working on a major new video game. The company follows the software
development lifecycle (SDLC) model and just completed the step, "put the program into production."
Which step is next in the SDLC?
-Translate the code
-Plan the logic
-Test the program
-Maintain the program - ✅🌹CORRECT ANSWER--Maintain the program
