Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Algorithm Design And Problem Solving (Section 11)
1
Which of the following is NOT a common method of verification?
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(C)
Type check
2
What is the purpose of the outermost `FOR` loop in the bubble sort example (i.e., `FOR Index <- 1 TO Length - 1`)?
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(B)
To control the number of passes through the list.
3
To test a program for a salary range, from a minimum to a maximum, which data type is most relevant?
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(D)
Extreme data
4
When testing a program that calculates an employee's pay, which type of test data should you employ to verify the correct handling of the minimum (e.g., 0 hours worked) and maximum possible hours worked?
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(D)
Extreme data
5
In the context of algorithm design, what does the term "verification" primarily refer to?
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(C)
Checking that data has been accurately copied from one source to another.
6
Which validation techniques involve a human user checking the data?
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B
C
7
In a typical `FOR...TO...NEXT` loop, what happens after the `NEXT` statement is executed?
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(B)
The loop variable is incremented, and the loop starts again.
8
In pseudocode, what do you use to assign a value to an item/variable?
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(C)
The <- sign
9
To test the boundaries of a program, what data is used?
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(C)
Boundary data
10
What are the essential components of data validation techniques?
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A
B
C
11
Which of the following is a type of validation check?
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(D)
Character check.
12
When sorting data using a bubble sort, the data is typically sorted in which order?
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(B)
Ascending or descending order.
13
What does the 'searching using a linear search' standard method of solution involve?
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(A)
Comparing each item in a list against a target value until it is found or the end of the list is reached.
14
Which of the following is generally a step in the algorithm design process?
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A
B
D
15
What does the algorithm 'totaling' usually aim to achieve?
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(B)
Calculating the sum of a set of values.
16
When should a WHILE...DO...ENDWHILE loop be used?
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(B)
When the number of iterations is not known and the action must be repeated until a certain condition is met.
17
What is the purpose of the design stage in software development?
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(C)
To plan the program's structure and components.
18
What are the different types of checks that a program might include for validation?
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A
B
D
19
What aspect of an algorithm is most effectively illustrated through the use of a trace table?
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(C)
The step-by-step execution flow and how variables change.
20
Which types of data are used to determine if a program works correctly?
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A
B
C
D
21
Check digits mainly help with...
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(B)
Spotting data entry mistakes.
22
In the bubble sort example, what would the `Temperature[Index] <= Temperature[Index + 1]` represent?
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A
D
23
Which checks are examples of the verification process?
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B
C
24
What is the purpose of a 'bubble sort' algorithm?
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(B)
To sort a list of items.
25
What is the role of flowlines in a flowchart?
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(B)
To specify the sequence of steps in the algorithm.
26
In the `CASE OF` structure, how are the different code blocks selected for execution?
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(C)
Based on the value of an expression.
27
What does the 'storage' component of a computer system refer to?
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(C)
The data that needs to be stored for future use.
28
What kind of input does the algorithm for validating the percentage mark use?
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(B)
An integer.
29
In the context of the alarm clock algorithm, what is the expected behavior of the code within the WHILE loop?
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(B)
To repeatedly monitor the time until the condition is met.
30
What is the primary purpose of a structure diagram when designing an algorithm?
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(D)
To provide a high-level overview of the algorithm's components and their relationships.
31
What is a key characteristic of an 'algorithm'?
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A
B
C
32
What is the role of a presence check in data validation?
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(A)
To ensure data is entered into a field.
33
Which of the following is a valid use of the CASE structure?
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(B)
To display different messages based on a user's input.
34
What is the role of a structure diagram?
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(B)
To visualise and document the structure of the software.
35
In the context of algorithms, what are the typical components of a loop structure?
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A
B
C
D
36
When using a linear search to find an item in an unsorted list, what is the worst-case scenario?
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(B)
The item is not in the list.
37
In algorithm design, what is the significance of the step that involves ‘constructing your algorithm’?
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(C)
To ensure that the algorithm functions correctly and that it will execute.
38
What is the purpose of an algorithm?
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(B)
To solve a specific problem.
39
What is the role of a CASE OF statement?
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(A)
To choose between many values
40
In the context of data validation, what is a screen/visual check primarily used for?
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(C)
To allow the user to visually confirm the data they've entered is correct.
41
Why is boundary data used in the testing phase?
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(A)
To test the extreme limits of data input.
42
Which of the following is *not* a common type of validation check?
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(D)
Efficiency check
43
Testing an algorithm's performance with expected inputs uses...
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(A)
Normal data.
44
What is the purpose of using comments within an algorithm or its code?
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(C)
To explain the code to someone else or to yourself later.
45
What is the purpose of using flow lines within a flowchart?
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(B)
To denote the flow of execution.
46
Which of the following actions is most crucial for creating reliable algorithms?
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(C)
Thorough testing with a range of inputs.
47
What is the function of the 'ELSE' clause in an `IF...THEN...ELSE` structure?
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(C)
To define the actions to be taken when the condition is false.
48
Which type of check verifies that the data entered is a number?
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(C)
Type Check
49
Which type of check ensures the data entered is of the correct type?
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(B)
Type Check
50
What is the function of an algorithm in the context of computing?
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(C)
To provide a set of instructions for solving a specific problem.
