02.07 Brief Paradigms Overview - Quiz

Check your understanding

1. What is a programming paradigm?

   • A specific programming language
   • A fundamental style or approach to programming { data-correct }
   • A type of computer hardware
   • A debugging technique

2. Which paradigm focuses on step-by-step instructions and changing variables?

   • Object-oriented
   • Functional
   • Imperative { data-correct }
   • Logic

3. What is the core idea of object-oriented programming?

   • Write mathematical functions
   • Model the world as interacting objects { data-correct }
   • Create step-by-step instructions
   • Express facts and rules

4. Which paradigm would be best suited for creating an expert system that diagnoses medical conditions based on symptoms?

   • Imperative
   • Object-oriented
   • Logic { data-correct }
   • Functional

5. What distinguishes functional programming from other paradigms?

   • Uses objects with methods
   • Focuses on mathematical functions and immutable data { data-correct }
   • Requires step-by-step instructions
   • Only works with logical rules

6. Which statement about programming paradigms is most accurate?

   • Only one paradigm should be used per program
   • Imperative programming is always the best choice
   • Different paradigms are suited to different types of problems { data-correct }
   • All paradigms produce identical results

7. If you were building a video game with players, enemies, and items, which paradigm would be most natural?

   • Logic programming
   • Functional programming
   • Object-oriented programming { data-correct }
   • Pure mathematical functions

8. What does “immutability” mean in functional programming?

   • Functions cannot be combined
   • Variables cannot change once set { data-correct }
   • Objects cannot have methods
   • Programs cannot have loops