Introduction to Programming Quiz - CBSE Class 8 ICT

Free practice quiz: Introduction to Programming (CBSE Class 8 ICT). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 8 ICT practice quiz has 20 multiple-choice questions on Introduction to Programming, and 20 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What is an algorithm in programming?

   1. A step-by-step procedure to solve a problem
   2. A random guess to solve an issue
   3. A way to make computers faster
   4. A type of hardware component
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   Answer: A. A step-by-step procedure to solve a problem

   An algorithm is a defined set of steps that provides instructions on how to solve a problem.

2. Which of the following is a characteristic of object-oriented programming?

   1. Procedural programming
   2. Object-oriented programming involves using objects and classes
   3. Machine-level programming
   4. Using only numerical data types
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   Answer: B. Object-oriented programming involves using objects and classes

   Object-oriented programming is a paradigm centered around using objects and classes to structure software applications.

3. In programming, what is a loop used for?

   1. To create graphical elements
   2. To repeat a block of code multiple times
   3. To store data
   4. To write documentation
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   Answer: B. To repeat a block of code multiple times

   Loops are used in programming to execute a block of code repeatedly under certain conditions.

4. Which of the following symbols is commonly used for comments in many programming languages?

   1. #
   2. &
   3. $
   4. %
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   Answer: A. #

   The '#' symbol is used to denote comments in many programming languages, indicating that the text following it is for the programmer’s reference.

5. What is the significance of indentation in Python?

   1. Ignored by the compiler
   2. Used to indicate code structure and scope
   3. Only for aesthetics
   4. Can be replaced by semicolons
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   Answer: B. Used to indicate code structure and scope

   In Python, indentation is critical as it defines the structure and flow of the control of a program.

More questions in this quiz

Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Which of the following is an example of a high-level programming language?
2. What does 'syntax' refer to in programming?
3. What is debugging in programming?
4. What is a variable in programming?
5. What is an IDE in the context of programming?
6. What is the main purpose of a compiler?
7. What is the function of an 'if statement' in programming?
8. Which data type is used to store true or false values?
9. What does 'concatenation' mean in the context of programming?
10. What is the purpose of a 'function' in programming?
11. How is a constant different from a variable in programming?
12. Which of the following is a key characteristic of procedural programming?
13. Which of the following illustrates a syntax error?
14. In programming, what is the result of division by zero?
15. Which term refers to the number of operations a program performs on a dataset as it increases?

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