Pseudocode

In this lesson, we will learn how to write our own pseudocode. We will also complete a challenging project that we will need to design using pseudocode before creating in Python.

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Q1.If the following code was used as a validation check on, how many times could a user enter incorrect data before the program had a runtime error?

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Q2.A user is asked to enter a number between 1 and 20. They enter 21. What type of validation error would this cause?

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Q3.The following code is used as a validation check to ensure that a whole number is entered. On which line will the loop terminate?

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.If the following code was used as a validation check on, how many times could a user enter incorrect data before the program had a runtime error?

1/3

Q2.A user is asked to enter a number between 1 and 20. They enter 21. What type of validation error would this cause?

2/3

Q3.The following code is used as a validation check to ensure that a whole number is entered. On which line will the loop terminate?

3/3

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Pseudocode

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.What was this symbol used for in pseudocode? <-

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Q2.True or False: All pseudocode must follow the same rules.

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Q3.True or False: Pseudocode written directly into Python will be interpretted successfully.

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Pseudocode

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.What was this symbol used for in pseudocode? <-

1/3

Q2.True or False: All pseudocode must follow the same rules.

2/3

Q3.True or False: Pseudocode written directly into Python will be interpretted successfully.

3/3

Lesson summary: Pseudocode

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