In the context of program development, what is the goal of finding a general algorithm?

• A) To solve a particular instance of a problem.
• B) To develop an algorithm that can solve all instances of a problem.
• C) To find a specific solution for each instance.
• D) To solve a specific problem without decomposition.

What is the expected outcome of "f" for the given pseudo-code if n = 5? f = 1 i=1; While (i<=n) f=f*i; i=i+1;

• A) 5
• B) 24
• C) 720
• D) 120

If While (i<=n) ,The loop will keep executing until “i” remains

• A) Less than n
• B) Greater than and equal to n
• C) Equal to n
• D) Less than or equal to n

Sequential Search Algorithm technique _________ in success.

• A) is fast
• B) does not always result
• C) is always optimal
• D) always result

What will be the output of the following pseudo code?
{20, 58, 90, 10, 15, 87, 30, 12, 98}

Count = 0
For number in list
If (number >=50)
Count=count+1

• A) 2
• B) 4
• C) 5
• D) 3

What is the significance of the term "posttest" in loop structures?

• A) Loop testing performed in parallel
• B) Test for termination after loop execution
• C) Test for termination before loop execution
• D) Continuous testing during loop execution

Why is the else-statement used in an if-statement?

• A) To execute a block of code if the condition is false
• B) To handle errors in the program
• C) To execution a block of code multiple times
• D) To execute a block of code if the condition is true

What is the purpose of the given pseudo-code? f = 1 i=1; While (i<=n): f=f*i; i=i+1;

• A) To sort the number list
• B) To identify prime numbers
• C) To determine the maximum value in a list
• D) To calculate the factorial of a given number

How many comparisons are required to sort the elements using insertion sort algorithm?

13, 10, 9, 6, 33, 100

• A) 9
• B) 5
• C) 7
• D) 3

What will be the output of the following pseudocode? marks = 60 if (marks>60) Print(You have passed the examination) Else Print(You have failed the examination)

• A) Both messages will be displayed
• B) No message will be displayed
• C) You have failed the examination
• D) You have passed the examination

What is the ASCII code for alphabet “A”?

• A) 64
• B) 62
• C) 63
• D) 65

What is the purpose of the program given below? if (CGPA>=3.0) cout<<”Give Scholarship”; else cout<<”Sorry you do not qualify for the scholarship”;

• A) Determine if a student qualifies for a scholarship
• B) Calculate the CGPA of a student
• C) Print a student's semester grades
• D) Provide information about university policies

How does a while statement in a loop structure work?

• A) It executes the body only once.
• B) It ignores the condition and executes the body indefinitely.
• C) It checks the condition, then executes the body.
• D) It executes the body and then checks the condition.

What approach does the imperative paradigm uses for the programming process?

• A) Finding an algorithm and expressing it as a sequence of commands
• B) Object-oriented approach
• C) Linear scale development
• D) Functional programming approach

In computer programming, what comes after the "if" keyword in an if-statement?

• A) Else
• B) StatementA
• C) Condition
• D) StatementB

Which one of the following is the traditional approach of programming process?

• A) Functional paradigm
• B) Object oriented paradigm
• C) Imperative Paradigm
• D) Declarative paradigm

In the Java programming language, what is the equivalent term for an "activation" in the context of concurrent processing?

• A) Function
• B) Thread
• C) Task
• D) Operation

Let a list Fred, Alex, Diana ,Byron ,Carol
After sorted first sublist our list would be

• A) Fred, Alex, Diana ,Byron ,Carol
• B) Alex, Fred, Diana ,Byron ,Carol
• C) Alex ,Fred ,Byron, Diana, Carol
• D) Alex, Diana , Fred, Byron ,Carol

What is the role of the semicolon in an assignment statement in most imperative languages?

• A) Marks the end of the program
• B) Initiates a loop
• C) Represents a comment
• D) Separates statements

What does the cyclic pattern of a loop involve?

• A) Checking the condition only at the end of the loop.
• B) Ignoring the condition and executing the body.
• C) Repeatedly checking the condition and executing the body.
• D) Executing the body continuously without interruption.