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a) Tick one option to show the name of the data structure used to store a collection of
data of the same data type. [1]
A Array
B Constant
C Function
D Variable

b) Tick one option to complete the sentence. [1]

A constant
A stores a value that can change at any time during the execution of a program.
B stores a value that cannot change during the execution of a program.
C stores values of multiple data types.
D stores values that must be of the same data type

c) Explain the purpose of the library routines MOD and RANDOM

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2. Describe what is meant by data validation.

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3. a Explain why verification checks are used when data is input.

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(b) Give two types of verification check and state how each one can be used.

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4.

(b) Write an algorithm in pseudocode to make sure that an input for the variable Length is
between 15 and 35 inclusive. The code must iterate until a valid input has been made and
the code must include appropriate messages.
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5. State two features that should be included to create a maintainable program. Give a
reason why each feature should be used.

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6. The function LENGTH(Phrase) calculates the length of a string Phrase (a) Write the
pseudocode statements to: • store the string "The beginning is the most important part" in
Phrase • calculate and output the length of the string • output the string in upper case.

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(b) Write the output your pseudocode should produce.

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9. Describe the purpose of test data. Include an example of a type of test data in your
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Describe the characteristics of the string and char data types and give an example of each.
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