Deck 3: Planning Your Solution

Question 1

17.In an algorithm:

A)The instructions cannot assume anything.
B)The instructions cannot skip any steps.
C)The instructions must be executed one at a time.
D)All of the above.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

1.UML (Unified Modeling Language)is a basic tool when using Object Oriented Programming stucture.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

13.When a module is processed:

A)The computer jumps to the module,executes the instructions in the module,and then quits.
B)The computer jumps to the module,executes the instructions in the module,and then returns to the next executable instruction.
C)The computer jumps to the module,executes the instructions in the module,and then jumps to another module according to the structure chart.
D)The computer ignores the module and returns later to execute the instructions.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

10.Instructions in an algorithm must be complete and be executed one step at a time.

Question 5

6.Syntax refers to how many errors are found in a solution.

Question 6

18.In a flowchart the diamond indicates:

A)A decision.
B)Input/output.
C)Processing.
D)Start.

Question 7

4.A flowchart is a graphical representation of an algorithm.

Question 8

15.The IPO chart:

A)Shows the input,the processing,the output,and the module numbers.
B)Information is from the structure chart and the program analysis chart.
C)Shows which module each processing step is found.
D)All of the above.

Question 9

8.A module is a set of instructions that processes a subtask of a solution.

Question 10

16.The Problem Analysis Chart:

A)Has Three parts: the given data,the required results,and the processing required.
B)Has Four parts: the given data,the required results,the processing required,and the solution alternatives.
C)Helps to delete the words from a problem.
D)All of the above.
E)A and C.

Question 11

5.Internal documentation is written for the user of the program.

Question 12

20.Testing the solution:

A)Provides a validation of the solution.
B)Is not necessary.
C)Does not find logic errors.
D)Should only be done after the program on the computer is completed.

Question 13

9.The Control Module is a subtask of the Print Module.

Question 14

12.A parallelogram in a flowchart represents:

A)The start or end of the solution.
B)A process.
C)Input or Output.
D)A decision.

Question 15

3.An Interactivity chart shows the order that the instructions are executed.

Question 16

14.The algorithms:

A)Are the finished sets of programming instructions as written in a specific computer language.
B)Is the set of step by step instructions divided into the specific parts,or modules.
C)Are the words written inside the flowchart.
D)Are the modules outlined in a data flow pattern.

Question 17

7.Debugging refers to the process of finding and correcting the errors in a solution.

Question 18

11.A computer bug is:

A)A moth on the computer screen.
B)An error in a solution.
C)A computer chip.
D)A problem solving tool.

Question 19

2.The problem analysis chart is used to glean needed information and data from a problem.

Question 20

21.Internal documentation:

A)Provides communication to the user.
B)Is unnecessary.
C)Provides communication and reminders to the programmer.
D)None of the above.

Question 21

25.When a flowchart does not fit on a page:

A)The module needs to end.
B)Use off page connectors.
C)Use on page connectors.
D)Tape another piece of paper on the bottom or side of the flowchart page.

Question 22

22.External documentation:

A)Provides communication to the user.
B)Is unnecessary.
C)Provides communication and reminders to the programmer.
D)None of the above.

Question 23

23.When using the problem solving tools,the first one to use is:

A)PAC Chart.
B)IPO Chart.
C)Algorithm.
D)Flowchart.

Question 24

24.An example of data found in a file would be:

A)Student name.
B)All personnel data.
C)One employee's personnel data.
D)A quantity