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Computer Programming Practice Tests

These Grade 10 Additional Subjects practice tests introduce algorithms, variables, data types, input and output, conditionals, loops, functions, collections, debugging, testing, efficiency, cybersecurity, privacy, accessibility, and ethical programming.

Skills covered

  • Explaining algorithms, variables, data types, syntax, input, output, comments, abstraction, and operators
  • Tracing conditionals, for loops, while loops, Boolean expressions, nesting, and stopping conditions
  • Using functions, parameters, arguments, return values, lists, indexes, dictionaries, strings, and scope
  • Distinguishing syntax, runtime, and logic errors and applying testing, decomposition, pseudocode, readability, and efficiency
  • Understanding personal data, encryption, authentication, authorization, algorithmic bias, accessibility, open-source software, and phishing

How to use these practice tests

Trace the program one step at a time. Identify the data type and control structure, then check the expected output, edge cases, and security or ethical effects when the question involves real users.

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Grade 10 Computer Programming Practice Tests

Practice Grade 10 Additional Subjects questions about algorithms, variables, data types, control flow, functions, data structures, debugging, efficiency, security, privacy, and ethical programming.

Choose the best answer. Trace program logic, distinguish errors, identify data and control structures, and consider security, privacy, accessibility, and ethical impact.

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1. QuestionMultiple choice

What is an algorithm?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem.

  1. Identify the programming concept: Determine whether the question asks about an algorithm, data, control flow, a function, debugging, efficiency, security, or ethics.
  2. Trace the logic: An algorithm describes ordered steps that transform inputs into a solution or result.
  3. Check the conclusion: The correct answer is A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem.

An algorithm describes ordered steps that transform inputs into a solution or result.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

What is a variable?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is A named place used to store a value that can change.

  1. Identify the programming concept: Determine whether the question asks about an algorithm, data, control flow, a function, debugging, efficiency, security, or ethics.
  2. Trace the logic: A variable gives a program a name for data so the value can be read, changed, and reused.
  3. Check the conclusion: The correct answer is A named place used to store a value that can change.

A variable gives a program a name for data so the value can be read, changed, and reused.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

Which data type is best for storing True or False?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is Boolean.

  1. Identify the programming concept: Determine whether the question asks about an algorithm, data, control flow, a function, debugging, efficiency, security, or ethics.
  2. Trace the logic: A Boolean value represents one of two logical states, commonly True or False.
  3. Check the conclusion: The correct answer is Boolean.

A Boolean value represents one of two logical states, commonly True or False.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

What is an input in a program?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is Data supplied to the program.

  1. Identify the programming concept: Determine whether the question asks about an algorithm, data, control flow, a function, debugging, efficiency, security, or ethics.
  2. Trace the logic: Input is information received from a user, file, sensor, or another program.
  3. Check the conclusion: The correct answer is Data supplied to the program.

Input is information received from a user, file, sensor, or another program.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

What is an output?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Information produced or displayed by a program.

  1. Identify the programming concept: Determine whether the question asks about an algorithm, data, control flow, a function, debugging, efficiency, security, or ethics.
  2. Trace the logic: Output is the result a program sends to a screen, file, device, or another system.
  3. Check the conclusion: The correct answer is Information produced or displayed by a program.

Output is the result a program sends to a screen, file, device, or another system.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

What is a string?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is A sequence of characters used as text.

  1. Identify the programming concept: Determine whether the question asks about an algorithm, data, control flow, a function, debugging, efficiency, security, or ethics.
  2. Trace the logic: Strings represent text such as names, sentences, symbols, and other character sequences.
  3. Check the conclusion: The correct answer is A sequence of characters used as text.

Strings represent text such as names, sentences, symbols, and other character sequences.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

What is an integer?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is A whole number without a fractional part.

  1. Identify the programming concept: Determine whether the question asks about an algorithm, data, control flow, a function, debugging, efficiency, security, or ethics.
  2. Trace the logic: Integers include whole values such as negative numbers, zero, and positive numbers without decimal fractions.
  3. Check the conclusion: The correct answer is A whole number without a fractional part.

Integers include whole values such as negative numbers, zero, and positive numbers without decimal fractions.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

What is syntax?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is The set of rules for writing valid code in a programming language.

  1. Identify the programming concept: Determine whether the question asks about an algorithm, data, control flow, a function, debugging, efficiency, security, or ethics.
  2. Trace the logic: Syntax determines how keywords, operators, punctuation, and structure must be written for code to be parsed.
  3. Check the conclusion: The correct answer is The set of rules for writing valid code in a programming language.

Syntax determines how keywords, operators, punctuation, and structure must be written for code to be parsed.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

What does a comment do?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is It explains code for human readers and is ignored during execution..

  1. Identify the programming concept: Determine whether the question asks about an algorithm, data, control flow, a function, debugging, efficiency, security, or ethics.
  2. Trace the logic: Comments document intent and improve readability without being treated as executable instructions.
  3. Check the conclusion: The correct answer is It explains code for human readers and is ignored during execution..

Comments document intent and improve readability without being treated as executable instructions.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

What is abstraction in programming?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Hiding unnecessary implementation details behind a simpler interface.

  1. Identify the programming concept: Determine whether the question asks about an algorithm, data, control flow, a function, debugging, efficiency, security, or ethics.
  2. Trace the logic: Abstraction lets programmers use a useful concept or function without needing to manage every internal detail.
  3. Check the conclusion: The correct answer is Hiding unnecessary implementation details behind a simpler interface.

Abstraction lets programmers use a useful concept or function without needing to manage every internal detail.

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