Summary

• What is a syntax error in programming?

  An error in the grammar of the program that breaks the rules of the programming language
• Give an example of a syntax error.

  Misspelling a word in the code
• What is a logical error in programming?

  A glitch that occurs in a game due to incorrect logic in the code
• What does iterative testing mean?

  Testing the code during development as you write the code
• How does the kitchen computer system determine if a student has enough money for a meal?

  It uses an algorithm that checks the account balance against the meal cost
• What is the error type for line number 08 in the algorithm?

  Syntax error
• What is the correct pseudocode for line number 08?

  print
• What are the toll charges for different vehicle types between 6am and 10pm?

  • Motorcycle: £1.00
  • Car: £2.00
  • Goods vehicle: £2.50
  • HGV and coaches: £5.00
• What happens to the toll charge after 10pm and before 6am?

  There is no charge
• What is the expected result for Charge when testing a motorcycle at 1245?

  1. 00
• What is the expected result for Charge when testing a car at 2200?

  0.00
• What is the error in the provided program regarding number comparison?

  The inputs are treated as strings, not numbers
• What type of error is present in the program that compares two numbers?

  Logic error
• How can the error in the number comparison program be fixed?

  Convert the inputs to integers before comparison
• What should be included in the test plan for input validation?

  • Variable to be accepted
  • Validation to repeat the input
• What are the expected results for the angle calculation test?

  • Good data: Angle is 120
  • Bad data: Validation to repeat the input
• What is the expected result for the shape output test with a valid input of 4?

  • A square is drawn
• What is the expected result for the shape output test with a boundary input of 0?

  • A circle is drawn
• What is the purpose of the test plan in programming?

  • To validate the functionality of the program
  • To identify errors and ensure correct outputs