Data Types
What data type would you use to store someone's name?
String
What number system do computers use to store data?
Binary
What is an algorithm?
A step-by-step process to solve a problem
What type of error breaks the program due to incorrect code structure?
Syntax error
What’s the first step in solving a problem?
Understand the problem
What data type represents numbers like 3.14 or -7.2?
Float
What does each bit in binary represent?
A 0 or 1
What kind of loop runs a known number of times?
For loop
What type of error happens during program execution (like dividing by zero)?
Runtime error
After planning, what should you do next?
Write the code or test the solution
What data type is used for values like True or False?
Boolean
How many bits are in a byte?
8 bits
What kind of loop keeps going until a condition is false?
While loop
What’s a logic error?
When a program runs but gives the wrong result
What is it called when you go back and improve your code?
Refactoring
What data type is best for whole numbers like 1, 2, 3?
Integer
What is a file format used for text?
.txt
What’s a flowchart or pseudocode used for?
Planning an algorithm
What is a tool used to track values step-by-step in a program?
Debugger or print statements
What should you always do after solving a problem?
Test the solution
What’s the result type of this expression: "5" + "6"?
String (it becomes "56")
How is color stored in images digitally?
As numeric RGB (red, green, blue) values
What’s the term for breaking a problem into smaller parts?
Decomposition
What should you do first when debugging a program?
Read the error message or test small parts of the code
What do programmers often use to explain how their code works?
Comments or documentation