Chapter 1 – Introduction to

Programming: 50 Comprehensive
Questions
These questions are based on the content from Chapter 1 of the C++ Programming textbook.
Each includes an answer and a brief explanation.

1. 1. What is a program in computing?

A) A physical component

B) A network tool

C) A set of instructions

D) A database

Answer: C

Explanation: A program is a series of instructions for a computer.

2. 2. Which of the following best describes a compiler?

A) Executes code line by line

B) Stores data

C) Converts high-level code

D) Draws flowcharts

Answer: C

Explanation: A compiler translates code into machine-readable format.

3. 3. What is the purpose of problem-solving in programming?

A) Create UI

B) Avoid hardware errors

C) Define solutions

D) Write documents
Answer: C

Explanation: Problem-solving means building logical solutions to tasks.

4. 4. Which of these is a high-level language?

A) Machine

B) Assembly

C) C++

D) Microcode

Answer: C

Explanation: C++ is designed to be human-readable.

5. 5. What is the first step in problem-solving?

A) Coding

B) Debugging

C) Understanding

D) Documenting

Answer: C

Explanation: You must understand the problem before solving it.

6. 6. Which defines an algorithm?

A) Code

B) Debugging tool

C) Step-by-step logic

D) Diagram

Answer: C

Explanation: An algorithm is a logical sequence.

7. 7. Main difference between compiler and interpreter?

B) Interpreter: whole code

C) Both same

D) Interpreter is line-by-line

Answer: D

Explanation: Interpreter runs line-by-line; compiler runs all at once.

8. 8. What is machine language?

A) GUI

B) Symbols

C) Binary

D) Instructions

Answer: C

Explanation: Machine language is made up of binary code.

9. 9. What is a flowchart?

A) Text

B) Language

C) Visual logic

D) Optimizer

Answer: C

Explanation: Flowcharts represent steps visually.

10. 10. Role of an editor?

A) Stores binary

B) Translates

C) Edits code
D) Optimizes CPU

Answer: C

Explanation: Editors are used to write code.

11. 11. What is debugging?

A) Writing code

B) Testing output

C) Fixing errors

D) Designing UI

Answer: C

Explanation: Debugging means identifying and correcting errors.

12. 12. Which of the following is NOT a high-level language?

A) Java

B) Python

C) Assembly

D) C++

Answer: C

Explanation: Assembly is low-level.

13. 13. What is the result of successful compilation?

A) Source code

B) Executable

C) Syntax error

D) Debugging

Answer: B

Explanation: Compilation produces machine-level executable.

A) Syntax tree

B) Flowchart

C) Compiler

D) Loader

Answer: B

Explanation: Flowcharts show logic.

15. 15. What symbol is used for decision in flowchart?

A) Rectangle

B) Parallelogram

C) Diamond

D) Circle

Answer: C

Explanation: Diamond denotes decisions.

16. 16. A __________ is a set of instructions a computer follows.

Answer: program

Explanation: Programs perform tasks.

17. 17. Tool to convert code into machine code is __________.

Answer: compiler

Explanation: Compiler does full translation.

18. 18. Logical steps to solve a problem are called __________.

Answer: algorithm

Explanation: An algorithm is a procedure.

Answer: flowchart

Explanation: Flowcharts map out logic visually.

20. 20. __________ language uses 0s and 1s.

Answer: Machine

Explanation: Binary is direct CPU language.

21. 21. __________ is fixing errors in code.

Answer: Debugging

Explanation: Debugging ensures proper function.

22. 22. Code is written in an __________.

Answer: editor

Explanation: Editors help programmers write code.

23. 23. The __________ function starts a C++ program.

Answer: main

Explanation: Execution begins with main().

24. 24. Written code is called __________ code.

Answer: source

Explanation: Source code is what is compiled.

25. 25. __________ languages are easier to read.

Answer: High-level

Explanation: They are closer to natural language.

26. 26. C++ is a high-level language.

Explanation: It’s designed for readability.

27. 27. Compiler runs code line-by-line.

Answer: False

Explanation: Interpreter does that.

28. 28. Algorithms are diagram-based.

Answer: False

Explanation: That’s flowcharts.

29. 29. Machine language is readable.

Answer: False

Explanation: It’s binary.

30. 30. Debugging means writing new code.

Answer: False

Explanation: It means fixing code.

31. 31. First step is coding.

Answer: False

Explanation: Understanding comes first.

32. 32. Flowcharts help plan programs.

Answer: True

Explanation: They show logic visually.

33. 33. Editor is used for coding.

Answer: True
Explanation: It's a workspace for code.

34. 34. High-level languages don’t need compilers.

Answer: False

Explanation: They must be compiled/interpreted.

35. 35. You can write code without knowing the problem.

Answer: False

Explanation: You must understand the problem first.

36. 36. What is an interpreter?

Answer: A tool that executes code line by line.

Explanation: Useful for testing and debugging programs.

37. 37. Give one example of a high-level language.

Answer: C++

Explanation: C++ allows easier, human-readable programming.

38. 38. What is the role of problem definition?

Answer: To understand the task clearly.

Explanation: It helps build the correct solution.

39. 39. What is the object code?

Answer: The machine-level code output by a compiler.

Explanation: It's not yet executable; needs linking.

40. 40. Name a tool used to edit source code.

Answer: Code::Blocks or Notepad++

41. 41. Why is logic important in programming?

Answer: It ensures correct outcomes.

Explanation: Logic drives program behavior.

42. 42. What does the linker do?

Answer: Combines object files into an executable.

Explanation: It's part of the compilation process.

43. 43. What is SDLC?

Answer: Software Development Life Cycle.

Explanation: It describes stages of software development.

44. 44. Why use pseudocode?

Answer: To plan algorithms in plain language.

Explanation: Helps before writing actual code.

45. 45. Why is documentation important?

Answer: It explains how the code works.

Explanation: Helps others understand and maintain it.

46. 46. What is a bug in programming?

Answer: An error or flaw in the program.

Explanation: It causes incorrect program behavior.

47. 47. What happens during testing?

Answer: The program is run to find errors.

48. 48. Define execution in programming.

Answer: The process of running a program.

Explanation: Where compiled code is performed.

49. 49. What is meant by portability in programming?

Answer: The ability to run a program on different platforms.

Explanation: High-level languages increase portability.

50. 50. What is machine independence?

Answer: Code written in high-level language works across platforms.

Explanation: Machine code is hardware-specific, but high-level code can be ported.