FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS

WHAT IS PROGRAMMING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which term describes a set of instructions that lists steps that must be followed in a particular order, starting at the beginning and continuing to the end?
A
Executed
B
Compiled
C
Assembly
D
Sequential
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An algorithm is a procedure used for solving a problem or performing a computation. Algorithms act as an exact list of instructions that conduct specified actions step by step in either hardware-or software-based routines.

Detailed explanation-2: -Using short informal phrases to describe program functions (such as “if total is more than 10, add discount") is called: pseudocode. Which term describes a set of instructions that lists steps that must be followed in a particular order, starting at the beginning and continuing to the end? Sequential.

Detailed explanation-3: -The 0s and 1s used to represent digital data are referred to as binary digits-from this term we get the word bit that stands for binary digit. A bit is a 0 or 1 used in the digital representation of data.

Detailed explanation-4: -A programming algorithm is a computer procedure that is a lot like a recipe (called a procedure) and tells your computer precisely what steps to take to solve a problem or reach a goal.

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