Supplementary tasks introduction to computers and programming

Chapter 1: Introduction to Computers and Programming

A. Review:

A.1. What is a computer? Give at least 3 examples.

A.2. What is a program? Give at least 3 examples.

A.3. What is a programming language? Give at least 3 examples.

A.4. What is programming? List several supporting tools for programming.

A.5. Describe the main features of the C language.

A.6. Why do we need a compiler for C programs?

A.7. Describe the programming tasks.

A.8. What is source code?

A.9. What is an algorithm? Distinguish an algorithm from a program.

A.10.What is pseudo code?

A.11.What is a flowchart?

A.12.Make a comparison of different representation types of an algorithm: pseudo code, flowchart, real

code in a programming language.

B. Practice:

B.1. Write the solution of each following problem.

B.1.1. Given a positive integer number, check if the number is an odd.

Input1: 5

Output1: an odd

Input2: 8