Practice Flashcards: A-Level Computer Science: Programming and Paradigms | Zestly

Question 1

Iteration

Accepted Answer

The process of repeating a block of code using loops. A common mistake is an off-by-one error in the loop condition.

Question 2

Recursion

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A technique where a function calls itself to solve smaller instances of a problem. A common mistake is failing to reach the base case, causing a stack overflow.

Question 3

Base case

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The condition in a recursive function that stops the recursion. A common mistake is defining an incorrect condition that never evaluates to true.

Question 4

Stack frame

Question 5

Pass by value

Question 6

Pass by reference

Question 7

Local scope

Question 8

Global scope

Question 9

Encapsulation

Question 10

Inheritance

Question 11

Polymorphism

Question 12

Boundary testing