Deck 13: Programming and Languages

Question 1

This consists of written descriptions and procedures about a program and how to use it.

A)tabloids
B)tables
C)documentation
D)status reports

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The program's objectives,outputs,inputs,and processing requirements are determined during this step.

A)program documentation
B)program design
C)program code
D)program specification

Answer 2

D

Question 3

This is the process of testing and eliminating errors in a program.

A)debugging
B)modularizing
C)coding
D)clarifying

Answer 3

A

Question 4

In this logic structure,the outcome of the decision determines which of the two paths to follow.

A)IF-THEN-ELSE
B)DO UNTIL
C)DO WHILE
D)DO NEXT

Question 5

These first-generation languages are hard to use,with one of the reasons being that they are different depending on the make of the computer.

A)procedural
B)task-oriented
C)natural
D)machine

Question 6

This type of error could be the result of the programmer making an incorrect calculation.

A)syntax
B)run time
C)logic
D)compiler

Question 7

This is an outline of the logic of the program you will write.

A)flowcharts
B)pseudocode
C)coding
D)testing

Question 8

This is testing a program by a select group of potential users.

A)manual testing
B)desk checking
C)attempt at translation
D)beta testing

Question 9

As much as 75 percent of the total lifetime cost for an application program is spent on this.

A)electricity
B)storage
C)documentation
D)maintenance

Question 10

This type of software development focuses less on the procedures and more on defining the relationships between previously defined procedures.

A)unstructured
B)structured
C)content-markup
D)object-oriented

Question 11

The list of instructions for the computer to follow to process data into information.

A)system
B)program
C)hardware
D)maintenance

Question 12

A ________ is a list of instructions for the computer to follow to accomplish the task of processing data into information.

A)systems design
B)word processor
C)program
D)systems analysis

Question 13

These consist of logically related programming statements.

A)modules
B)units
C)objects
D)components

Question 14

Which of the following refers to tools that are used to provide some assistance in designing,coding,and testing software?

A)CAM
B)CAD
C)CASE
D)OOP

Question 15

In this logic structure,one program statement follows another.

A)sequential
B)selection
C)loop
D)random

Question 16

This logic structure involves repeating a sequence as long as a certain condition remains true.

A)loop
B)sequence
C)conditional
D)selection

Question 17

Program objectives,desired outputs,needed inputs,and processing requirements are all recorded in this.

A)program tracking log
B)project management database
C)program specifications document
D)management information system

Question 18

Identify the programming tool that uses symbols to show the sequence of steps needed to solve a programming problem.

A)histogram
B)pseudocode
C)scatter diagram
D)program flowcharts

Question 19

These second-generation languages use abbreviations or mnemonics that are automatically converted to the appropriate sequence of 1s and 0s.

A)assembly
B)object-oriented
C)procedural
D)high-level

Question 20

One of the best ways to code effective programs is to write so-called ________ programs,using the sequential,selection,or repetition logic structures.

A)unstructured
B)structured
C)content-markup
D)object-oriented

Question 21

A compiler ________.

A)converts the procedural language one statement at a time
B)converts the source code into a machine language code
C)translates instruction codes from assembler language into machine language
D)uses statements to tell objects to perform actions on themselves

Question 22

Time cards containing statements of hours worked are an example of ________ data.

A)structured
B)input
C)unstructured
D)output

Question 23

IF-THEN-ELSE is also known as a ________ structure,one of the types of logic structures.

A)loop
B)selection
C)random
D)sequential

Question 24

Using structured programming techniques,the program's processing steps can be identified using ________ program design.

A)logical
B)object-oriented
C)5GL
D)top-down

Question 25

An interpreter ________.

A)converts and runs the procedural language one statement at a time into machine code
B)converts the source code into machine language code then runs the object code
C)uses statements to tell objects to perform actions on themselves
D)translates software code from assembly language into machine language

Question 26

The repetition,or ________ structure,describes a process that may be repeated as long as a certain condition remains true.

A)selection
B)random
C)sequential
D)loop

Question 27

The defining of tasks that are required for input data to be processed into output is part of the ________ step.

A)standardization
B)programming techniques
C)processing requirements
D)programming documentation

Question 28

________ is (are)an outline of the logic of the program that will be written.

A)Pseudocode
B)Histograms
C)Modules
D)Scatter diagrams

Question 29

________ programming techniques consist of top-down program design,pseudocode,flowcharts,and logic structures.

A)Structured
B)Content-markup
C)Unstructured
D)Object-oriented

Question 30

A ________ error occurs when the programmer uses an incorrect calculation or leaves out a programming procedure.

A)translation
B)syntax
C)machine
D)logic

Question 31

A ________ error is a violation of the rules of the programming language.

A)syntax
B)machine
C)logic
D)translation

Question 32

Proofreading a printout of a program is known as desk checking or code ________.

A)calculation
B)review
C)modulation
D)feedback

Question 33

Sequential is a type of ________ structure in which one program statement follows another.

A)module
B)logic
C)selection
D)component

Question 34

These third-generation languages are designed to express the logic that can solve general problems.

A)machine
B)procedural
C)assembly
D)content-markup

Question 35

Fifth-generation languages (5GLs)incorporate the concepts of which of the following?

A)object-oriented programming
B)artificial intelligence
C)application generators
D)abbreviations and mnemonics

Question 36

One of the six steps of programming is writing the program,also called ________.

A)pseudocoding
B)modulation
C)coding
D)charting

Question 37

The ________ structure occurs when a decision must be made.

A)sequential
B)loop
C)selection
D)random

Question 38

Programming is also called ________ development.

A)logical
B)object-oriented
C)top-down
D)software

Question 39

This type of language uses natural languages to allow humans to communicate more directly to a computer.

A)machine
B)assembly
C)high-level procedural
D)problem and constraint

Question 40

Program ________ graphically present the detailed sequence of steps needed to solve a programming problem.

A)flowcharts
B)pseudocode
C)loops
D)modules

Question 41

The DO WHILE loop means that the loop statements will be executed as long as a certain condition exists.

Question 42

Programming is simply typing words into a computer.

Question 43

Coding is only one of the six steps of programming.

Question 44

Activities in the program maintenance area fall under two categories: ________ and changing needs.

A)system flowcharts
B)program listings
C)sample output
D)operations

Question 45

A programming language uses symbols,words,and phrases to instruct a computer to perform specific operations.

Question 46

DO WHILE is an example of a sequential structure.

Question 47

________ languages can be run on more than one kind of computer.

A)Assembly
B)Portable
C)Task-oriented
D)Machine

Question 48

Top-down program design is used to identify the program's processing steps after the outputs and inputs have been determined.

Question 49

A condition must be met before a sequential structure can proceed to the next statement.

Question 50

Pseudocode is an outline of the logic of the program you would like to write.

Question 51

Pseudocode graphically presents the detailed sequence of steps needed to solve a programming problem.

Question 52

Documentation written for programmers should include text and program flowcharts,________,and sample output as well as system flowcharts.

A)pseudocode
B)logic errors
C)program listings
D)syntax errors

Question 53

Program maintenance involves ensuring that current programs are operating error-free,efficiently,and effectively.

Question 54

One of the items to be defined in the program specification is the program's objectives.

Question 55

In OOP,each ________ contains both the data and processing operations necessary to perform a task.

A)object
B)structured program
C)content component
D)unstructured program

Question 56

A(n)________ is a program that provides modules of prewritten code.

A)machine language
B)artificial intelligence
C)application generator
D)pseudocode

Question 57

The report at the end of the program design step typically consists of pseudocode,flowcharts,and logic structures.

Question 58

During the testing process,sometimes a program is checked for errors by following the steps with a calculator and sample data.

Question 59

Program documentation is intended only for end users.

Question 60

For an attempt at translation to work as a form of the testing process,the program must be free of logic errors to be able to run.

Question 61

A 5GL language incorporates the concepts of artificial intelligence to allow a person to provide a system with a problem and some constraints,and then request a solution.

Question 62

C++ is an example of a machine language.

Question 63

Differentiate between a syntax error and a logic error.

Question 64

C++ is a procedural language that is widely used by today's programmers.

Question 65

Agile software development starts by getting core functionality of a program working,and then expands on it until the customer is satisfied with the results.

Question 66

Explain the purpose of a query language and list a commonly used query language.

Question 67

Briefly explain pseudocode,flowcharts,and the three logic structures.

Question 68

What is object-oriented programming?

Question 69

CASE tools are used to compile programs to test for logic errors.

Question 70

What is an application generator and why is it used?

Question 71

Compare and contrast a compiler and an interpreter.

Question 72

List and briefly explain the five generations of programming languages.

Question 73

Identify and explain the two categories of activities in program maintenance.

Question 74

Name and briefly explain methods of testing a program for errors.

Question 75

List and briefly explain the six steps in programming.