CS201 Midterm Solved MCQs Updated

MIDTERM (SHORT NOTES) · 2024 - 2025 · CS201 MCQ’s · Lecture # 01:

What is a program in the context of programming?

✅ A sequence of steps to solve a problem A random collection of commands A set of files and folders An error checking method

According to Alan Perlis, why is teaching programming against the grain of modern education?

✅ It involves planning, organizing, and being self-critical Because it is boring and repetitive Because it’s expensive Because students don’t need computers

What does Steve Summit mean by saying computers need detailed instructions?

✅ Computers need precise and complete instructions Computers are smart and understand human language Computers can infer what we mean Computers can fix our mistakes

Why is programming considered important?

✅ It improves problem-solving and analytical thinking It is only for software engineers It makes computer games It avoids using application software

Which of the following is not a skill required for programming?

Using a mouse ✅ Avoiding comments in code Paying attention to detail Thinking about reusability

Why should code be commented liberally?

✅ To explain functionality for yourself and others To make the program run faster To confuse the compiler To hide logic from users

What does it mean when we say “computers are stupid”?

✅ They follow instructions exactly without understanding They can’t perform arithmetic They get viruses easily They cannot be programmed

What is the purpose of a program design recipe?

✅ To follow structured steps for writing code To learn different programming languages To find bugs in operating systems To build hardware systems

Which step is not part of the design recipe mentioned in the lecture?

✅ Guessing the output Analyzing a problem Using examples Formulating precise comments

What should be the first step in writing a program?

✅ Understand and analyze the problem Copy code from the internet Start coding immediately Create graphics first

Which statement about reusability is true?

✅ Reusable code saves time and effort Reusable code should always be rewritten Reusability is not important Comments make code reusable

What should be assumed about users when designing a program?

They are computer experts They can write code ✅ They may not understand technical terms They can debug errors

Why is it bad to be vague when writing code?

✅ The computer cannot infer or guess intentions It confuses other programmers It slows the system It makes the UI look ugly

What is meant by logical correctness in programming?

✅ Code should solve the problem as intended Code must run fast Code must be grammatically correct Code should be complicated

What makes programming fun, according to the lecture?

✅ It’s a creative way to solve problems It’s a way to get rich It’s easier than using apps It avoids using logic

Lecture # 02:

What are the two main categories of software?

✅ System software and Application software Hardware and Software Compiler and Interpreter Operating system and Antivirus

Which of the following is not part of system software?

✅ Microsoft Word Device Drivers Utilities

What is the primary function of an operating system?

To entertain users To create games ✅ To manage hardware resources To browse the internet

What is a device driver?

A hardware component ✅ A program that helps communicate with hardware A gaming software A virus checker

Why do we need drivers for devices like printers and scanners?

✅ To allow the computer to interact with them To make them look good To prevent hacking To store passwords