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In Python, how is a single line comment started?: With the # symbol
Why should a programmer add comments to a program?: To explain what the code does to other programmers
A program contains comments on several lines. What happens to these comments when the program is translated and run?: They are ignored by the translator
Why is indentation used in a program?: To show which statements belong to the same block
A program uses the variable names a, b and c to store a length, a width and an area. Which change would make the program easier to understand?: Rename the variables so they describe what they store
What is the benefit of leaving blank lines between sections of a program?: It separates groups of statements so the code is clearer
A program mixes its input, processing and output statements in no particular order. Which change would improve the layout of the program?: Group related statements together into clear sections
A team of programmers read through each other's code to find errors and suggest improvements. What is this called?: A code review
Why does it matter that a program is written so that it is easy to read and understand?: Other programmers can maintain and update it more easily
Which term describes the text added to a program to explain what the code does, which is ignored when the program is run?: Comments
What is meant by indentation?: Moving lines of code inwards from the left margin
What is the name for writing variable and subprogram names that describe what they store or do?: Meaningful identifiers
What is meant by white space?: Using blank lines and spaces to separate parts of a program
Which term describes the way the sections of a program are arranged and set out on the page?: Layout
A program has a comment on every line, such as 'add one to the score' next to the statement 'score = score + 1'. Why is this poor practice?: They repeat what the code already says
A development team reads through each other's code before releasing an update. What is the main benefit of doing this?: Faults and poor practice are spotted by another programmer
A programmer is adding a comment to the top of a new program. Which comment is most useful for other programmers?: What the program does and who wrote it

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