Deck 13: Programming and Languages

Question 1

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

Answer 1

A

Question 2

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

A) Debugging
B) Modularizing
C) Coding
D) Clarifying

Answer 2

A

Question 3

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

Answer 3

C

Question 4

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

A) Loop
B) Sequence
C) Conditional
D) Selection

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

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 13

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

A) System
B) Program
C) Hardware
D) Maintenance

Question 14

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 15

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

A) Flowcharts
B) Pseudocode
C) Coding
D) Testing

Question 16

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 17

In this logic structure, one program statement follows another.

A) Sequential
B) Selection
C) Loop
D) Random

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

These consist of logically related programming statements.

A) Modules
B) Units
C) Objects
D) Components

Question 20

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

A) Tabloids
B) Tables
C) Documentation
D) Status reports

Question 21

DO WHILE is an example of a sequential structure.

Question 22

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

Question 23

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

Question 24

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

Question 25

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

Question 26

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 27

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 28

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 29

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

Question 30

Coding is only one of the six steps of programming.

Question 31

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 32

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 33

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 34

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

Question 35

Programming is simply typing words into a computer.

Question 36

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

Question 37

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

Question 38

Program documentation is intended only for end-users.

Question 39

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

Question 40

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

Question 41

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

Question 42

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

Question 43

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

Question 44

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

Question 45

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

Question 46

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

Question 47

The _______ structure occurs when a decision must be made.

Question 48

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

Question 49

Programming is also called _______ development.

Question 50

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

Question 51

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

Question 52

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 53

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

Question 54

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

Question 55

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

Question 56

C++ is an example of a machine language.

Question 57

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

Question 58

_______ is an outline of the logic of the program that will be written.

Question 59

A 5GL 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 60

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

Question 61

What is object-oriented programming?

Question 62

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

Question 63

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

Question 64

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

Question 65

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

Question 66

Differentiate between a syntax error and a logic error.

Question 67

Compare and contrast a compiler and an interpreter.

Question 68

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

Question 69

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

Question 70

What is an application generator and why is it used?

Question 71

Documentation written for programmers should include text and program flowcharts, _______ (2 words), and sample output as well as system flowcharts.

Question 72

List and briefly explain the six steps in programming.

Question 73

List and briefly explain the five generations of programming languages.

Question 74

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

Question 75

An application _______ is a program that provides modules of prewritten code.