What is an algorithm in programming?

A debugging tool that finds errors in code.

A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem.

A type of data structure used to store data.

A programming language feature that enables object-oriented design.

Which of the following is the most accurate description of a variable in programming?

A fixed value that cannot be altered once defined.

A type of loop that repeats a block of code a fixed number of times.

A named container that stores a value which can be changed during program execution.

A function that performs a specific task and returns a result.

Which of the following is a common error-handling technique in programming?

Using a function to print the error to the console.

Using a variable to store the error message.

Using a for loop to repeat the error-prone code.

Using try-catch blocks to catch and handle exceptions.

A program that calculates the total price of items in a shopping cart is returning a value that is too low. The developer suspects the loop that sums the prices is not iterating over all items. Which debugging technique is most effective for confirming this?

Rewriting the entire loop from scratch.

Changing the data type of the total variable from integer to float.

Reviewing the code for syntax errors.

Adding a print statement inside the loop to display each item's price and the running total.

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Which data type is used to store a value that can only be true or false?
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Which of the following is a common error-handling technique in programming?
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A program that calculates the total price of items in a shopping cart is returning a value that is too low. The developer suspects the loop that sums the prices is not iterating over all items. Which debugging technique is most effective for confirming this?
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