WGU D278 Final Exam Prep (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Scripting and Programming - Foundations | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A

WGU D278 Final Exam Prep (Latest
Update ) Scripting and
Programming - Foundations |
Questions and Verified Answers |
100% Correct | Grade A


Question:
A programming library is used to: (choose two)
Answer:
improve productivity
add functionality related to a single purpose




Question:
Which language type executes faster?
Answer:
A *compiled* language.

,Question:
Which language type is NOT written for a specific type of machine?
Answer:
interpreted language




Question:
Which languages are compiled?
Answer:
C, C++, Java, C#




Question:
Which languages support object-orientated principles?
Answer:
Python
JavaScript
C#
MATLAB
C++
Java

,Question:
Which type of language cannot change a variables type while running the
program?
Answer:
statically typed




Question:
Which type of language is considered easier to use?
Answer:
dynamically typed




Question:
You create an integer variable and assign it a string value. When you run the
program you do not receive an error. What type of language are you using?
Answer:
dynamically typed




Question:
Which type of language leads to more understandable, manageable, and
properly-executing programs?
Answer:
object-oriented

, Question:
A mark-up language is:
Answer:
used to describe content




Question:
function myNewFunction(integer x) z = x - 3returns integer yWhat is the
parameter?
Answer:
integer x




Question:
What happens if you define a function but do not call it?
Answer:
Nothing. The code will simply remain in memory but will not execute.




Question:
A function, anyKey, has an input x and an output z. What does anyKey return?
Answer:
z