HTTLACS: Ch 1 Exercises

Directions:

1. Open a text editor (Applications->Accessories->gEdit Text Editor)
2. Put your name at the top
3. Save the file as YOURLASTNAME_ch1.txt
4. Complete the exercises below in this file. If you use DrPython, then be sure to copy your code back into this file
5. Be sure to number each of your answers!!

References:

• How to Think Like a Computer Scientist: Chapter 1

Exercises:

1. Define the words high-level language and low-level language to a middle-schooler
2. What is a program?
3. What does debugging mean?
4. Define syntax errors, runtime errors, and semantic errors
5. What is the difference between a formal language and a natural language?
6. Write the print statement that prints the following "YOURNAME is a rock star!"
7. Write a program that says “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy” 10 times.

Submit:

• Submit the file to School Web Lockers