Computer Programming Fundamentals Flashcards

Flashcards covering basic concepts in computer programming.

What is a Variable?

Symbolic name or reference to information; a virtual container whose value can change.

What does the statement name = “John” do?

A statement that stores a string of characters in a variable.

What is a Data Type of variable?

It specifies the kind of data a variable can hold (e.g., int, string).

What are Conditional Statements?

Expressions that ask a program to determine if a variable is true or false, leading to different actions.

What is Iteration?

When a program repeats a process or sequence.

What is the purpose of Data Types?

Data types helps classify what information a variable can hold and what can be done with it.

What are examples of common Data Types

Numbers, Decimals, Booleans, Characters and Strings.

What are Functions?

Self-contained modules of code that accomplish a particular task when needed; a reusable block of code.

What keyword do we use for Methods with no return type?

void.