APCSP Chapter 3 Test Questions with Correct Answers

APCSP Chapter 3 Test Questions with Correct Answers


Question 1:
Algorithm
Answer:
A precise sequence of instructions for processes that can be executed by a computer


Question 2:
High Level Programming Language
Answer:
A programming language with many commands and features
designed to make common tasks easier to program. Any high level functionality is encapsulated
as combinations of low level commands.


Question 3:
Low Level Programming Language
Answer:
A programming language that captures only the most primitive
operations available to a machine. Anything that a computer can do can be represented with
combinations of low level commands.


Question 4:
Iterate
Answer:
To repeat in order to achieve, or get closer to, a desired goal.


Question 5:
Selection
Answer:
A generic term for a type of programming statement (usually an if-statement) that uses a
Boolean condition to determine, or select, whether or not to run a certain block of statements.


Question 6:
Sequencing
Answer:
Putting commands in correct order so computers can read the command