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Programming — Beginner

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Today's quiz questions

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  1. 1.What is a variable in programming?

    • •A type of programming language
    • •A named container that stores a value in memory
    • •A fixed constant that never changes
    • •A function that returns random values

  2. 2.What is a 'framework' in programming?

    • •A document that outlines project requirements
    • •A type of operating system for developers
    • •A structured platform providing tools and conventions for building applications
    • •The physical frame of a computer

  3. 3.What is a 'library' in programming?

    • •A documentation website for a programming language
    • •A collection of pre-written code that provides reusable functionality
    • •A place to store project files
    • •A type of database for books

  4. 4.What is JavaScript primarily used for?

    • •Adding interactivity and dynamic behavior to web pages
    • •Designing database schemas
    • •Writing operating systems
    • •Creating hardware drivers

  5. 5.What is the difference between a 'string' and an 'integer'?

    • •A string stores numbers; an integer stores text
    • •A string is longer than an integer
    • •A string is text (sequence of characters); an integer is a whole number
    • •There is no difference; both store the same data

  6. 6.What is JSON?

    • •JavaScript Object Notation — a lightweight data format for exchanging data
    • •Java Standard Object Notation — a Java-specific file format
    • •A database management system
    • •A programming language for building APIs

  7. 7.What is an IDE?

    • •Internal Debug Engine
    • •Internet Data Exchange
    • •Intelligent Design Editor
    • •Integrated Development Environment

  8. 8.What is the purpose of indentation in Python?

    • •It is used to create comments
    • •It defines code blocks and structure — Python uses indentation instead of braces
    • •It makes the code run faster
    • •It's purely for readability and has no functional purpose

  9. 9.What is a 'bug' in programming?

    • •A feature request from a user
    • •A type of software update
    • •A virus that infects a computer
    • •An error or defect in code that causes unexpected behavior

  10. 10.What is the purpose of CSS in web development?

    • •To style and visually format web pages
    • •To create the structure of web pages
    • •To add interactivity to web pages
    • •To store website data in a database