Computer and Business FY1000 Dr. A. Ebrahimi Midterm Fall 05
Q1) Study the search program in chapter one (25 points)
Q1a) Identify input and output construct.
*Input-Enter the required information to the compter (Cin)
pg. 15; line:7
*Output- The result is displayed in the screen(Cout)
pg. 15; line:8
Q1b) Identify decision making portion of the program.
It is "if statement
Ch. 4 pg. 91; line:3
Q1c) Identify the loop (repetition) portion of the program.
It is "sequence"-it happens over and over
"While"- pg. 15; line 10
Q1d) What is mysterious about this program?
*The word of "mystery" means that something not understood or beyond understanding; enigmatic quality or character. Simply it means a puzzle. The programming has the similar situation. We can see the bunch of unfamiliar symbols, names, and the rules. Some may remain a mystry while others may reveal themseleves as the learner gains knowlege and experience.
For example, computer uses the symbol * is for multiplecation and Not X. because the computer wouldn't confuse with the letter of X.
Q1e) What is magical about this program?
*The magical of ptogramming is its transfer of learning. this means that the application of skills and knowledge learned in context being applied in another context. It is possible to write one program and then apply it to different situation using a different data file with the same format, but without making any changes to the program.
For example, a telephone operator program can magically become a generic program to be used as a language translator holding a dara file with English words and their translation. Similiarly, the same program (consists of 17 line) can run with a data file containing the item names and their process in a supermarket program.
Q2a) Give one example on the theme of preface and how to overcome the problem (one paragraph).
Q2b) What is your own experience dealing with the similar situation? (one paragraph).
Q3a)What is ASCII Code?
Q3b)What the code for upper case B and lowercase b?
Q3c)What is the code for blank space and digit 0?
Q4a)Where the word algorithm come from?
Q4b)Write an algorithm for a task that you are familiar with.
Q5a)Three important element of being competitive in Business.
Q5b) Name three crises and chaos happening in the computer field.
Q5c) What do you expect for a manager to know about the programming, view source and technology.
Q6a)What are the tool in designing a web page?
Q6b)Name 5 tags of html.
Q6c)What do you need to make your web page be known to others?
