OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277)

2.2 Programming Fundamentals: revision quiz and key terms

Free practice for 2.2 Programming Fundamentals in OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277). It has 3 parts: 2.2.1 Programming Fundamentals, 2.2.2 Data Types and Structures and 2.2.3 Additional Programming Techniques. Try the questions, then check the key terms.

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Question 1 · Multiple choice

Which data type is most suitable for storing a telephone number such as 07700 900123?

Question 2 · True or false?

An integer data type stores whole numbers, either positive, negative or zero.

Question 3 · Multiple choice

What is the value of 17 MOD 5?

Question 4 · True or false?

A local variable can be accessed from anywhere in a program, including inside other subprograms.

Question 5 · Multiple choice

What is meant by casting?

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Key terms for 2.2 Programming Fundamentals

Assignment: Used to give a variable a specific value.
Casting: Converting a value from one data type to another.
Iteration: Repeating a section of code, either a set number of times or until a condition is met.
Output: Allows a program to display data or results to the user.
Selection: Allows a program to choose between different paths of execution based on a condition.
String concatenation: Joins two or more strings together into a single string.
WHERE clause: Filters results based on a specified condition.

What 2.2 Programming Fundamentals covers

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2.2.1 Programming Fundamentals
2.2.2 Data Types and Structures
2.2.3 Additional Programming Techniques

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