Question 1

A variable __.

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A)   performs various operations on data
B)   is a set of programming statements to perform a specific task
C)   is a storage location in memory represented by a name
D)   is a key element of the graphical user interface

Question 2

The Auto Hide feature .

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A)   enables the programmer to hide a control on a form
B)   permanently removes the toolbox from the Visual Basic environment
C)   hides the controls on a form until the programmer changes the status
D)   causes a window to display as a tab along the edge of Visual Studio

Question 3

A word that has a specific meaning in a programming language is called ____.

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A)   a keyword
B)   an operator
C)   a variable
D)   a comment

Question 4

All of the following are major hardware components of a typical computer system except _.

Accepted Answer

A)   Main Memory
B)   CPU
C)   Operating System
D)   secondary storage C

Question 5

A programming statement must refer to a control by its _property.

Accepted Answer

A)   Text
B)   Identifier
C)   Name
D)   Form

Question 6

Which of the following adheres to the naming conventions for a text box control?

Accepted Answer

A)   lblHoursWorked
B)   txthoursworked
C)   LBLhoursworked
D)   txtHoursWorked

Question 7

Application software refers to programs that _.

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A)   manage the computer's hardware devices
B)   controls the computers input/output
C)   performs diagnostic tests on secondary storage
D)   make the computer useful to the user

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of a binary number?

Accepted Answer

A)   324
B)   123
C)   101
D)   202

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a Visual Basic control?

Accepted Answer

A)   Form
B)   TextBox
C)   Algorithm
D)   Label

Question 10

Flowcharts are used to .

Accepted Answer

A)   determine the controls required for a program
B)   describe the programs input and output
C)   graphically depict the flow of a method
D)   check for syntax errors

Question 11

The part of a program that users see and work with is known as the __.

Accepted Answer

A)   algorithm
B)   properties
C)   methods
D)   user interface

Question 12

When creating a Visual Basic desktop application, the last thing you will do is __.

Accepted Answer

A)   correct runtime errors
B)   create the forms
C)   write code for even procedures
D)   correct syntax errors

Question 13

Control names may begin with a letter or a number.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a control?

Accepted Answer

A)   Form
B)   TextBox
C)   Button
D)   all of the above

Question 15

How do you display a ToolTip?

Accepted Answer

A)   single-click a button on the toolbar
B)   double-click a button on the toolbar
C)   hold the mouse pointer over a toolbar button for a few seconds
D)   tab to the button on the toolbar so that it has the focus C

Question 16

Why is it necessary to run a program using test data for input?

Accepted Answer

A)   To be sure that there are no syntax errors in the program.
B)   To verify that programming language elements are used correctly.
C)   To verify the application produces correct results.
D)   To see if the flowchart is correct.

Question 17

Microsoft Visual Basic is an object-oriented programming language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

How would you display the Designer window if it is not visible in your project?

Accepted Answer

A)   Press Shift+F9 on the keyboard
B)   Click the Designer option on the VIEW menu
C)   Press Ctrl+Alt+D on the keyboard
D)   Click View Designer on the EDIT menu

Question 19

You can think of ___as the computer's work area.

Accepted Answer

A)   the CPU
B)   main memory
C)   secondary storage
D)   the desktop

Question 20

Pseudocode is a combination of programming language and machine code.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Introduction to Programming and Visual Basic

A variable __.

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The Auto Hide feature .

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A word that has a specific meaning in a programming language is called ____.

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All of the following are major hardware components of a typical computer system except _.

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A programming statement must refer to a control by its _property.

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Which of the following adheres to the naming conventions for a text box control?

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Application software refers to programs that _.

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Which of the following is an example of a binary number?

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Which of the following is NOT a Visual Basic control?

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Flowcharts are used to .

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The part of a program that users see and work with is known as the __.

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When creating a Visual Basic desktop application, the last thing you will do is __.

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Control names may begin with a letter or a number.

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Which of the following is an example of a control?

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How do you display a ToolTip?

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Why is it necessary to run a program using test data for input?

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Microsoft Visual Basic is an object-oriented programming language.

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How would you display the Designer window if it is not visible in your project?

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You can think of ___as the computer's work area.

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Pseudocode is a combination of programming language and machine code.

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