Computer Science I
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Course Introduction
Computer Science I is an introductory course providing a foundation in the principles of computer science and programming. Students explore problem-solving techniques, algorithms, and software design using a high-level programming language. Key topics include variables, control structures, data types, functions, arrays, and fundamental object-oriented programming concepts. Through hands-on programming assignments and projects, students develop logical thinking, computational skills, and an understanding of core concepts essential for advanced study in computer science.
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Just Enough Programming Logic and Design 2nd Edition by Joyce Farrell
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Chapter 1: An Overview of Computers and Logic
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Q1) You represent a decision in a flowchart by drawing a decision symbol,which is shaped like a ____.
A) diamond
B) parallelogram
C) rectangle
D) triangle
Answer: A
Q2) A magic number is a named constant whose meaning is not immediately apparent.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) A(n)____ loop is a repeating flow of logic that never ends.
A) definite
B) finite
C) circling
D) infinite
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Understanding Structure
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Q1) The following pseudocode is an example of a ____ structure. if on the beach
Use sunscreen
A) do loop
B) repetition
C) single-alternative selections
D) dual-alternative selections
Answer: C
Q2) Every day,you bring two cookies to work until you run out of cookies at home.This is an example of a ____ structure.
A) sequence
B) single-alternative selection
C) dual-alternative selection
D) loop
Answer: D
Q3) In code,it is perfectly correct for one branch of the selection to be a "do nothing" branch.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 3: Making Decisions
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Q1) Every decision you make in a computer program involves evaluating a Boolean expression.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) Many programming languages allow you to use ____ to correct your logic when using ANDs and ORs and force the OR expression to be evaluated first.
A) parentheses
B) braces
C) underscores
D) brackets
Answer: A
Q3) Boolean (true/false)expressions are named for George Boolean.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q4) Rewrite this structured pseudocode without a NOT operator but keeping the same logic:
if NOT hourlyWage <= 20.50 then
Answer: if hourlyWage > 20.50 then
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Chapter 4: Looping
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Q1) Business reports that list no individual detail records,just totals,are called ____ reports.
A) overall
B) summary
C) executive
D) roll-up
Q2) Many programs are not run at the command prompt in a text environment,but are run using a ____,which allows users to interact with a program in a graphical environment.
A) UML
B) GOOY
C) GUM
D) GUI
Q3) You can use any of the ____ comparison operators to control a loop.
A) three
B) four
C) five
D) six
Q4) Using a for loop,write the pseudocode to display "I love programming!" five times.
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Chapter 5: Arrays
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Q1) Frequently,a flag holds a ____ value.
A) subscript
B) true or false
C) string
D) junk
Q2) In many languages,when you declare an array,a constant that represents the array size is automatically created for you.
A)True
B)False
Q3) In ____ arrays,each element in one array is associated with the element in the same relative position in the other array.
A) parallel
B) related
C) grouped
D) combined
Q4) Subscript values can be negative integers in all languages.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Define and initialize an array that contains the names of the days of the week.
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Chapter 6: Using Methods
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Q1) List two occasions when you might consider declaring variables and constants globally.
Q2) Write the pseudocode for the method named computeArea.The method should display "The area is " and numeric value: result.It should have two numeric parameters: width and length.width multiplied by length is equal to result.
Q3) In many environments,collections of pre-written methods are called ____.
A) templates
B) libraries
C) foundations
D) packages
Q4) A method's ____ includes the method identifier and possibly other identifying information.
A) header
B) body
C) declaration
D) return
Q5) When a method accepts multiple arguments,does it matter what order the arguments are passed in?
Q6) What is the difference between an argument and a parameter variable?
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Chapter 7: Object-Oriented Programming
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Q1) Object-oriented programming uses few of the concepts you are familiar with from modular,procedural programming.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The syntax used to declare a class differs among programming languages.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A(n)____ is a term that describes a group of objects with common properties.
A) object
B) interface
C) class
D) method
Q4) What features must a programming language have for it to be considered an object-oriented language?
Q5) A class ____ describes what attributes its objects will have and what those objects will be able to do.
A) profile
B) definition
C) interface
D) signature
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