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1. A set of step-by-step instructions to solve a problem, before being coded into a specific language, is called a(n):

  1. A. Algorithm
  2. B. Syntax
  3. C. Compiler
  4. D. Variable
Answer: Algorithm
Explanation: Algorithm — verified fact for Programming Basics Quiz.

2. A program that translates and executes source code line-by-line, rather than converting it all at once, is called a(n):

  1. A. Linker
  2. B. Interpreter
  3. C. Assembler only
  4. D. Compiler (converts all at once)
Answer: Interpreter
Explanation: Interpreter — verified fact for Programming Basics Quiz.

3. A step-by-step procedure to solve a problem is called a(n):

  1. A. Variable
  2. B. Algorithm
  3. C. Loop only
  4. D. Compiler
Answer: Algorithm
Explanation: Algorithm — verified fact for Programming Basics Quiz.

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