ITSP111

Requirements for this paper:
Multi choice cards: Non-programmable calculator: Open book examination
Graphic paper: Laptop: Scrap paper x


TOETS Semester Test GRAAD: BSc IT Verlengde
TEST DEGREE: program/ Extended
program

VAKKODE: DUUR: 2 uur
ITSP111
SUBJECT CODE: DURATION: 2 hours

VAK: Inleiding tot Probleemoplossing MAKS:
SUBJECT: MAX: 75
Introduction to Problem solving

EKSAMINATOR(E): DATUM /
EXAMINER(S):
Mr Chuku Taole DATE:
03/05/2022

MODERATOR: Me M Zeeman


Instructions/Instruksies

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS / BEANTWOORD AL DIE VRAE


Question /Vraag 1 [23]

1. What does the “top down approach” in procedure driven program design methodology consist
of? (3)
Outline the general solution 
Break down into detailed steps 
Code into specific language 


2. What is an algorithm? (2)
An algorithm is a list of steps involved in accomplishing a task. In programming terms, it is a set of detailed,
unambiguous and ordered instructions developed to describe the processes necessary to produce the
desired output from a given input. 


3. Name three rules that an algorithm must adhere to. (3)
Be clear & precise 
Always give correct solution 
Eventually end 




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, 4. Name four (4) elementary data types and give an example of each. (4)
Integer  (half): 654  (half)
Real  (half): 18.76  (half)
Character  (half): ‘A’  (half)
Boolean  (half): true or false  (half)


5. List the six (6) basic computer operations in the correct order. (6)
Receive information 
Give output 
Perform arithmetic 
Assign values to variables 
Compare values 
Repeat a group of instructions 


6. Why is it important to give variables meaningful names? Give an example of one. (2)


Names should be meaningful to make it easier for humans to maintain programs and
readability. Instead of using xx to represent a number, we can use intNumber. 


7. Name the three components of defining a problem. (3)
Input, Process and Output 

Question /Vraag 2 [22]

1. Study the following algorithm. It has been designed to calculate the bonus amount that an
employee will earn for hours worked. A worker receives a bonus of 5% if the total number of
hours worked in two days exceeds the value of 10. Calculate and display the bonus amount.

1. pay_per_hour  R50.00
2. 1stDay  6
3. day2  7 hours
4. total hours  1stDay + day2
5. IF (total hours > 10)
Bonus 5% * (total hours * pay)
DISPLAY “Bonus”
ENDIF

The statements contain errors. Rewrite each statement correctly without errors. (7)


1. pay_per_hour  R50.00 No R character
2. 1stDay  6


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