NSCT – Problem Solving Using Programming MCQs 20 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/20 Subscribe 1. . Problem solving using programming involves: (A) Backup only (B) Encrypting data only (C) Compressing files only (D) Analyzing a problem, designing an algorithm, and implementing it in codeShow All Answers 2. . The first step in problem solving using programming is: (A) Understanding and defining the problem clearly (B) Writing code immediately (C) Encrypting data (D) Backup only 3. . Algorithm design in problem solving is: (A) Creating a step-by-step solution to a problem before coding (B) Compressing code (C) Encrypting algorithm (D) Backup only 4. . Pseudocode helps in problem solving by: (A) Providing a high-level description of the algorithm without using syntax of a specific language (B) Encrypting code (C) Compressing code (D) Backup only 5. . Flowcharts are used to: (A) Backup only (B) Encrypt flow (C) Compress flow (D) Graphically represent the flow of an algorithm for better understanding 6. . Top-down approach in programming problem solving means: (A) Compressing subproblems (B) Encrypting top level (C) Breaking a problem into smaller subproblems and solving each part (D) Backup only 7. . Bottom-up approach in programming problem solving means: (A) Encrypting modules (B) Combining solutions of smaller modules to solve the larger problem (C) Compressing modules (D) Backup only 8. . Debugging is important in problem solving because: (A) Encrypts program (B) It identifies and fixes errors to ensure the program works correctly (C) Compresses program (D) Backup only 9. . Testing in programming problem solving ensures: (A) The solution meets requirements and works for different input cases (B) Encrypting input (C) Compressing input (D) Backup only 10. . Iterative refinement in problem solving refers to: (A) Backup only (B) Encrypting iterations (C) Compressing iterations (D) Improving the solution step by step based on testing and feedback 11. . Control structures in programming problem solving include: (A) Encryption commands (B) Sequential, selection (if-else), and iteration (loops) (C) Compression commands (D) Backup only 12. . Modular programming helps in problem solving by: (A) Dividing a program into independent modules to simplify development and debugging (B) Encrypting modules (C) Compressing modules (D) Backup only 13. . Data structures are used in problem solving to: (A) Encrypt data (B) Organize and store data efficiently for processing (C) Compress data (D) Backup only 14. . Recursion in problem solving is: (A) Encrypting recursive calls (B) Solving a problem by defining the solution in terms of smaller instances of itself (C) Compressing recursion (D) Backup only 15. . Importance of efficiency in problem solving using programming is: (A) Compressing code efficiently (B) Encrypting efficient code (C) Ensures solutions are optimal in terms of time and memory (D) Backup only 16. . Advantages of problem solving using programming include: (A) Automation, accuracy, reproducibility, and handling complex calculations (B) Encrypting results only (C) Compressing results only (D) Backup only 17. . Problem-solving skills using programming are enhanced by: (A) Compressing practice (B) Encrypting practice (C) Practice, debugging, and analyzing different approaches (D) Backup only 18. . Algorithm correctness ensures: (A) Backup only (B) Encrypting results (C) Compressing results (D) The program produces expected results for all valid inputs 19. . Real-world applications of problem solving using programming include: (A) Encrypting files only (B) Data analysis, AI, web development, automation, and scientific computing (C) Compressing files only (D) Backup only 20. . The main purpose of problem solving using programming is to: (A) Compress programs (B) Encrypt problems (C) Transform real-world problems into logical steps, implement them in code, and obtain correct solutions efficiently (D) Backup tables
