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The document outlines an assignment focused on understanding variables and data types in VB.NET, including tasks on declaring variables, using constants, and type conversion. It includes conceptual questions, coding exercises, and reflections to demonstrate comprehension of the topics. Evaluation criteria emphasize clarity, code quality, completeness, and understanding of the concepts presented.

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Assignment 1 Visual Programming

The document outlines an assignment focused on understanding variables and data types in VB.NET, including tasks on declaring variables, using constants, and type conversion. It includes conceptual questions, coding exercises, and reflections to demonstrate comprehension of the topics. Evaluation criteria emphasize clarity, code quality, completeness, and understanding of the concepts presented.

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Assignment 1

Understanding Variables and Data Types in VB.NET

Objective

• To demonstrate a clear understanding of how variables and data types are


used in VB.NET.
• To practice declaring and initializing variables.
• To understand and apply the concept of constants in VB.NET.
• To explore type conversion and casting, including real-world examples.

Task 1: Declaring and Initializing Variables

Instructions:

1. Conceptual Questions:
o a. Explain what a variable is in the context of VB.NET and why
variables are important in programming.
o b. List and describe at least three different data types available in
VB.NET (e.g., Integer, String, Boolean).
2. Coding Exercises:
o a. Write a VB.NET code snippet that declares and initializes the
following variables:
▪ An integer variable named age initialized to 30.
▪ A string variable named firstName initialized to "John".
▪ A Boolean variable named isActive initialized to True.
o b. Add code comments to explain the purpose of each variable.
3. Reflection:
o Write a short paragraph on how declaring variables helps in making
code more flexible and maintainable.

Task 2: Using Constants in VB.NET

Instructions:

1. Conceptual Questions:
o a. Define what a constant is and explain how it differs from a
variable.
o b. Provide an example scenario where using a constant would be
beneficial in an application.
2. Reflection:
o In your own words, explain why constants are useful, particularly in
cases where a value should not change throughout the execution of
the program.

Task 3: Type Conversion and Casting

Instructions:

1. Conceptual Questions:
o a. Describe what type conversion and casting are in VB.NET.
Include the differences between implicit and explicit conversion.
o b. Explain why type conversion might be necessary when working
with different data types.
2. Application Questions:
o a. Imagine you have a VB.NET application that receives user input
as text (a string). Describe how you would safely convert this input
to an integer and handle any potential errors.
o b. Write a small function that takes a string parameter, attempts to
convert it to an integer, and returns the integer value. If the
conversion fails, the function should return 0 and print an error
message.

Evaluation Criteria:

• Clarity and Correctness: Correct use of variable declarations, constant


declarations, type conversion, and casting.
• Code Quality: Well-structured and commented code that follows VB.NET
best practices.
• Completeness: All tasks and questions have been answered thoroughly.
• Reflection and Explanation: Clear and concise explanations
demonstrating an understanding of the concepts.

Bonus Challenge (Optional):

Write a short VB.NET program that:

• Asks the user for their name, age, and a number as text.
• Converts the text input for the number into an integer.
• Uses a constant to calculate and display a simple mathematical operation
(e.g., multiplying the number by a fixed factor).
• Displays all the collected and computed information in a formatted
message box.

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