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Quiz: Trace Tables - Tracking Variables Step-by-Step

OCR GCSE J277 Computer Science specification

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Building on what you've learned about algorithms, let's test your knowledge of trace tables and how they help track variables step-by-step!

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What is the main purpose of a trace table?

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Which of the following are components of a trace table? (Select all that apply)

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A trace table is used to {{blank0}} variables during the {{blank1}} of an algorithm.

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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Multiple ChoiceInteractive

If a trace table shows a variable 'sum' increasing by 2 at each step, which operation is most likely repeated?

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Multi-SelectInteractive

Which of the following scenarios show correct use of a trace table? (Select all that apply)

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In a trace table, each {{blank0}} represents one step of the algorithm, and each {{blank1}} tracks the value of a variable.

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