17 - ANSWERS TO SELF TESTS
ANSWERS TO SELF TEST ON CHAPTER 1
1. Use the BREAK sequence to abandon a running program because:
a) something is wrong and you do not understand it
b) it is longer of interest
c) any other problem (three points)
2. The RESET button is on the right hand side of the computer.
3. The effect of the RESET button is rather like switching the computer off and on again.
4. The SHIFT key:
a) is only effective while you hold it down whereas the CAPS LOCK key stays effective after you
have pressed it. (one point)
b) The SHIFT key affects all the letter digit and symbol keys, but the CAPS LOCK key affects
only letters. (one point)
5. The CTRL (CTRL left arrow) keys delete the previous character just left of the cursor.
6. The (ENTER) key causes a message or instruction to be entered for action by the computer.
7. We use for the ENTER key.
8. CLS causes part of the screen to be cleared.
9. RUN causes a stored program to be executed.
10. LIST causes a stored program to be displayed on the screen.
11. NEW clears the main memory ready for a new program.
12. Keywords of SuperBASIC are recognised in upper or lower case.
13. The part of a keyword displayed in upper case is the allowed abbreviation.
CHECK YOUR SCORE
14 to 16 is very good. Carry on reading.
12 or 13 is good, but re-read some parts of chapter one.
10 or 11 is fair, but re-read some parts of chapter one and do the test again.
Under 10. You should work carefully through chapter one again and repeat the test.
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