BASIC programming 1 - JSS2 Computer Studies Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What does the acronym "BASIC" stand for in the context of programming languages?
Binary and Syntax Instruction Code
Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code
Base Algorithmic System for Instruction Code
Basic Application and Software Instruction Code
Which BASIC operation is used to display text or variable values on the screen?
FOR...NEXT Loop
GOTO Statement
PRINT Statement
INPUT Statement
What is the purpose of the INPUT statement in BASIC?
Displaying text on the screen
Repeating a set of statements
Redirecting program flow
Receiving input from the user
Which BASIC operation allows the program to repeat a set of statements for a specified number of iterations?
IF...THEN...ELSE Statement
GOTO Statement
FOR...NEXT Loop
FUNCTION Operation
What type of control structure does the IF...THEN...ELSE statement represent in BASIC?
Loop
Function
Conditional
Input
Which BASIC statement is often discouraged in modern programming practices due to its potential impact on code complexity?
PRINT Statement
GOTO Statement
INPUT Statement
FOR...NEXT Loop
Describe the role of a variable in programming and its significance in BASIC.
Explain the function of the PRINT statement in BASIC and its importance in program-user communication.
Discuss the purpose of the FOR...NEXT loop in BASIC and how it simplifies coding for repetitive tasks.
Examine the role of conditional statements, specifically IF...THEN...ELSE, in programming and how they contribute to decision-making in a BASIC program.
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