Question

what is pseudocode?
a low - level programming language
a human - readable description of an algorithm
a type of error in code
a way to comment code
question 7
1 pts
what is modular programming?
writing code in a single long function
breaking down a complex task into smaller, manageable modules
using only built - in functions
avoiding the use of functions altogether
question 8
1 pts
what is the purpose of a docstring in a function?
to provide documentation for the function
to comment out code
to define a variable
to print a value to the console

Explanation:

• Pseudocode: It is a human - readable description of an algorithm. It is not a programming language (low - level or otherwise), not an error type, and not just a way to comment code.
• Modular programming: It is about breaking down a complex task into smaller, manageable modules. Writing code in a single long function is the opposite, using only built - in functions is not the core concept, and avoiding functions altogether is not modular programming.
• Docstring in a function: Its purpose is to provide documentation for the function. Commenting out code is a different use (like using # in Python for single - line comments), defining a variable is done with variable assignment statements, and printing to the console is done with print statements.

Answer:

• For "What is pseudocode?": A human - readable description of an algorithm
• For "What is modular programming?": Breaking down a complex task into smaller, manageable modules
• For "What is the purpose of a docstring in a function?": To provide documentation for the function