Developing Skills in QBASIC
ICSE · Class 7 · Computer Studies
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Overview
QBASIC uses simple statements to take input from the user, perform calculations, and make decisions. The chapter focuses on the LET and INPUT statements, the use of messages in INPUT, the CLS, END, F5 and RUN commands, and conditional statements such as IF-THEN, IF-THEN with ELSE, and IF-THEN-ELSEIF
Key Concepts
The LET statement assigns a value
The LET statement assigns a value directly to a variable in the program code. It cannot take user input at runtime, so it cannot be used alone to comp
The INPUT statement lets a numeric
The INPUT statement lets a numeric variable or an alphanumeric variable receive a value from the user during execution. A question mark appears on the
A message can be written after
A message can be written after INPUT within double quotes, and a semicolon must follow the message string. This makes the program clearer and helps th
If incomplete data is entered
If incomplete data is entered, the computer displays the message Redo from start and asks the user to enter the data again correctly.
CLS clears the content of
CLS clears the content of the Output screen, but the program remains stored in primary memory.
Learning Objectives
- Understand how the LET statement and INPUT statement are different.
- Learn how to use INPUT for numeric and alphanumeric variables.
- Use messages with INPUT to make programs clear and easy to follow.
- Understand the purpose of CLS, END, F5 and RUN in QBASIC.
- Learn how conditional statements help a computer make decisions.
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