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Computer Programming Assignment

The document provides an overview of computer programming, defining it as the process of writing instructions for computers. It outlines the features of a good program, steps in program development, and methods for representing algorithms, including flowcharts and pseudocode. Additionally, it discusses the advantages and disadvantages of flowcharts in programming.

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Computer Programming Assignment

The document provides an overview of computer programming, defining it as the process of writing instructions for computers. It outlines the features of a good program, steps in program development, and methods for representing algorithms, including flowcharts and pseudocode. Additionally, it discusses the advantages and disadvantages of flowcharts in programming.

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Computer Programming Assignment (Questions and

Answers)

1. Definition of Computer Programming

Computer Programming is the process of writing instructions (codes) that tell a computer how to perform specific
tasks. Examples include programs written in Python, Java, C++, and JavaScript.

Examples:

1. Calculator Program

2. School Result Processing System

3. Mobile Apps

Features of a Good Program (8)

Correctness – Produces correct output.

Efficiency – Uses minimal time and memory.

Readability – Easy to understand.

Simplicity – Not complex.

Reliability – Works without failure.

Maintainability – Easy to update.

Portability – Works on many systems.

Flexibility – Can be modified easily.

Steps in Developing a Good Program

Problem Definition

Program Design

Algorithm Development

Coding

Testing and Debugging

Documentation

Maintenance
2. Definition of Algorithm

An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure used to solve a problem.

Typical Programming Tasks

Problem Analysis

Algorithm Design

Coding

Testing

Debugging

Documentation

Maintenance

3. Methods of Representing an Algorithm

Flowchart

Pseudocode

Natural Language

Decision Table

Pseudocode: Area of a Triangle

Start
Input base, height
Area = 1/2 * base * height
Output Area
Stop

Pseudocode: Average of 8 Numbers

Start
Sum = 0
For i = 1 to 8
Input number
Sum = Sum + number
End For
Average = Sum / 8
Output Average
Stop

Algorithm: Buying a Computer from Market

Start
Enter car
Drive to market
Park car
Enter shop
Select computer
Pay money
Collect receipt
Return home
Stop
4. Definition of Flowchart

A flowchart is a graphical representation of an algorithm using symbols.

Main Flowchart Symbols (5)

Oval – Start/Stop

Parallelogram – Input/Output

Rectangle – Process

Diamond – Decision

Arrow – Flow line

Uses of Flowchart (5)

Problem solving

Program design

Debugging

Communication

Documentation

Advantages of Flowchart (5)

Easy understanding

Better communication

Helps debugging

Improves logic

Good documentation

Disadvantages of Flowchart (5)

Time consuming

Hard to modify

Large diagrams

Needs special skills

Difficult for complex programs

Algorithm: Convert Naira to Dollar

Start
Input Naira
Input ExchangeRate
Dollar = Naira / ExchangeRate
Output Dollar
Stop

Flowchart Description

Start → Input Naira → Input Rate → Divide → Display Dollar → Stop

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