Quiz #2 - Programming Language

What does syntax in a programming language define?

The rules governing the structure and arrangement of code elements

Which of the following best describes semantics in programming

The meaning and logical effect of code

When are syntax errors typically detected?

During compilation

Which type of error is more difficult to catch?

Semantic errors

Which of the following is an example of a syntax error in C++?

Missing a semicolon at the end of a statement

Syntax is concerned with the meaning of the statements in a programming language. (true or false)

False

A program can have correct syntax but still produce incorrect results due to semantic errors. (true or false)

True

. What type of comment is // This is a comment in Java/C++?

Single-line comment

Identify the output of the following pseudocode:

int x = 5;

int y = 3;

System.out.println(x + y);

8

What control structure does the if-else block represent?

If-else

How many times will the following loop print 'Hello'?

for (int i = 0; i < 3; i++) {

    System.out.println("Hello");

}

3

Which of the following is a NON-PRIMITIVE data type?

String

What is the purpose of a method (function) in programming?

To define a reusable block of code that performs a specific task

Which operator type is used to compare two values (e.g., ==, !=, >, <)?

Comparison operators