Introduction to Coding: Learn the Basics of Coding for Beginners

Question 1

When storing a whole number, like your age, without any decimal points, which data type should you use?

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Integer

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String

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Boolean

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a basic data type in coding?

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Array

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Integer

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Text

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True/False

Question 3

What is the main purpose of using variables in coding?

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To store and retrieve data

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To make code shorter

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To improve code efficiency

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To control the flow of a program

Question 4

What is the main purpose of a loop in coding?

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To repeat a block of code a specified number of times

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To store data

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To make decisions

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To format output

Question 5

Which of the following is the correct syntax for declaring a variable in Python?

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my_variable = 10

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var my_variable = 10

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let my_variable = 10

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$my_variable = 10

Question 6

What is the main purpose of a conditional statement in coding?

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To allow the program to make decisions based on conditions

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To store data

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To perform calculations

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To format output

Question 7

Which of the following is **not** a basic data type in coding?

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Image

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String

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Number

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Boolean

Question 8

What is the main purpose of a variable in coding?

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To store information

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To perform calculations

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To print output

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To create loops

Question 9

What is the correct syntax to create a variable named 'age' and assign it the value 12 in JavaScript?

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var age = 12

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age = 12

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int age = 12

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string age = '12'

Question 10

Which of the following is **not** a loop structure commonly used in coding?

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If statement

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For loop

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While loop

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Do-while loop

Question 11

What is the primary purpose of an 'if' statement in coding?

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To execute code only if a specific condition is met

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To store data

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To create a loop

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To print output

Question 12

What is the main purpose of debugging in coding?

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Finding and fixing errors in code

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Writing new code

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Testing code

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Designing algorithms

Question 13

Which of the following is a key benefit of using comments in code?

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Making the code easier to understand for others

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Speeding up the code execution

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Reducing the size of the code

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Preventing errors

Question 14

What is the main difference between a compiler and an interpreter in coding?

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A compiler translates code into machine code all at once, while an interpreter executes code line by line.

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An interpreter translates code into machine code all at once, while a compiler executes code line by line.

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They both do the same thing.

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A compiler is used for high-level languages, while an interpreter is used for low-level languages.

Question 15

In Python, how do you correctly define a variable named 'x' with a value of 5?

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x = 5

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var x = 5

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define x as 5

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int x = 5

Question 16

In the Python code 'name = 'John'', what is the data type of the variable 'name'?

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String

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Integer

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Boolean

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Float

Question 17

What is the primary purpose of a loop in coding?

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To execute a block of code multiple times

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To store data

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To define a variable

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To make a decision

Question 18

In Python, which operator is used to check if two values are equal?

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==

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=

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>=

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<=

Question 19

What is the key difference between a variable and a constant in Python?

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A variable can be changed, while a constant cannot

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A constant can be changed, while a variable cannot

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There is no difference between a variable and a constant

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A variable is used to store data, while a constant is used to define a calculation

Question 20

In Python, how do you correctly print the value of a variable named 'result'?

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print(result)

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echo(result)

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display(result)

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write(result)

Question 21

What is the main purpose of using a function in coding?

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To group related statements together

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To store data

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To make a decision

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To iterate over a collection

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a data type in coding?

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Image

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Number

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String

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Boolean

Question 23

What is the main purpose of a variable in coding?

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To store information

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To perform calculations

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To control the flow of a program

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To display information on the screen

Question 24

Which of the following is an example of a simple algorithm?

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Calculating the area of a triangle

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Playing a game of chess

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Writing a song

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Painting a picture

Question 25

What is the first crucial step in writing code?

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Planning the logical flow

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Typing it directly into a computer

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Drawing a flowchart

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Creating a variable

Question 26

What is the primary benefit of using code blocks in coding?

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They enhance the organization and readability of code

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They speed up the execution of code

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They eliminate errors in coding

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They are mandatory in all coding languages

Question 27

What is the key distinction between a comment and a code statement?

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Comments are disregarded by the computer, while code statements are executed.

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Comments are executed by the computer, while code statements are disregarded.

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Comments and code statements are essentially the same.

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Comments store data, while code statements perform actions.

Question 28

What is the primary purpose of a loop in coding?

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To repeat a set of instructions multiple times

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To halt the execution of code

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To store data

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To display information on the screen

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT a basic data type in coding?

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Array

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String

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Integer

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Boolean

Question 30

What is the purpose of a variable in coding?

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To store information

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To perform calculations

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To control the flow of a program

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To display text on the screen

Question 31

Which code snippet correctly declares a variable called 'name' to store the text 'John Doe'?

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string name = 'John Doe';

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int name = 'John Doe';

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double name = 'John Doe';

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boolean name = 'John Doe';

Question 32

What is the main reason for adding comments to code?

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To make the code easier to understand for others

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To increase the speed of the code

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To add new functions to the code

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To fix errors in the code

Question 33

What is the main purpose of using a loop in coding?

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To repeat a block of code multiple times

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To store data efficiently

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To make decisions based on conditions

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To create user interfaces

Question 34

Which of the following correctly demonstrates the syntax for declaring a variable in Python?

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my_variable = 10

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var my_variable = 10

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x = '10'

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int my_variable = 10

Question 35

What is the key difference between a compiler and an interpreter in coding?

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A compiler translates code into machine language all at once, while an interpreter executes code line by line

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An interpreter translates code into machine language all at once, while a compiler executes code line by line

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A compiler is used for high-level languages, while an interpreter is used for low-level languages

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An interpreter is used for high-level languages, while a compiler is used for low-level languages

Question 36

Why are libraries and modules useful in coding?

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They save time and effort by reducing code repetition.

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They make code more complex and harder to fix.

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They limit what you can do with your code.

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They make your code more likely to have security problems or not work with other programs.

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental data type in coding?

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Array

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Number

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True/False

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Text

Question 38

What's the purpose of employing variables in coding?

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Storing and retrieving data

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Creating functions

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Establishing loops

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Displaying output

Question 39

How do variables differ from constants in coding?

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Variables can change, but constants cannot

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Constants can change, but variables cannot

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They are identical

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There's no distinction

Question 40

What's a compiler's role in coding?

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Convert code into a language the computer understands

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Run code

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Debug code

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Manage projects

Question 41

In Python, which symbol is used to assign a value to a variable?

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=

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:

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*

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%

Question 42

What is the primary purpose of an algorithm?

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To provide step-by-step instructions for a computer

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To store data

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To create graphics

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To send emails

Question 43

Which of the following is a common coding language used for creating websites?

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HTML

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Python

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C++

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Java

Question 44

What is the key difference between a variable and a constant in coding?

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A variable can change its value, while a constant cannot.

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A constant can change its value, while a variable cannot.

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They are both the same thing.

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They are both different things but I don't know the difference.

Question 45

What is the main purpose of a loop in coding?

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To repeat a block of code multiple times

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To store data

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To create a variable

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To display output

Question 46

What is the purpose of a comment in a code?

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To make the code easier to understand and read

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To store data

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To create a loop

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To display output

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental data type used in coding?

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Boolean Array

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Integer

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Boolean

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String

Question 48

What is the purpose of using an algorithm in coding?

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To provide a step-by-step plan to solve a problem

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To store information

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To show results

Question 49

Which of the following programming languages is commonly recommended for beginners?

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Python

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R

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C#

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Java

Question 50

What is the main purpose of a loop in coding?

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To repeat a set of instructions multiple times

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To show results

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To create a new function

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To store data

Question 51

What is the main purpose of a function in coding?

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To group reusable code together

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To store data

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To show results

Question 52

What is the primary use of a semicolon in coding?

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To end a statement

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To show results

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To create a loop

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To separate variables

Question 53

What is the role of a compiler in coding?

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To convert high-level code into machine-readable instructions

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To store data

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To show results