Deck 1: An Introduction to Visual Basic 2012

Question 1

The extension ____ on a filename indicates that the file is a Visual Basic source file.

A) .vs
B) .vc
C) .vb
D) .vbproj

Answer 1

C

Question 2

A method is a predefined Visual Basic procedure that you can call (or invoke) when needed.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

A(n) ____ file is a file that contains program instructions, called code.

A) properties
B) key
C) interface
D) source

Answer 3

D

Question 4

A ____ is the foundation for the user interface in a Windows-based application.

A) table
B) layer
C) form
D) file

Question 5

A(n) ____ is what the user sees and interacts with while an application is running.

A) user interface
B) application class
C) translator
D) interpreter

Question 6

In Windows applications, a ____ control is commonly used to perform an immediate action when clicked.

A) list box
B) text box
C) label
D) button

Question 7

Every object used in an object-oriented program is created from an instance.

Question 8

A(n) ____ is anything that can be seen, touched, or used.

A) method
B) class
C) program
D) object

Question 9

Each object has a set of ____ that determine its appearance and behavior.

A) properties
B) instances
C) classes
D) tools

Question 10

Every object used in an object-oriented program is created from a ____, which is a pattern or blueprint that the computer uses to create the object.

A) method
B) token
C) class
D) program

Question 11

A(n) ____ is an environment that contains all of the tools and features you need to create, run, and test your programs.

A) OOP
B) OOD
C) IDE
D) CLR

Question 12

An index is a word that has a special meaning in a programming language.

Question 13

A(n) ____ file refers to a file that contains the code associated with a Windows form.

A) form
B) interface
C) properties
D) source

Question 14

Windows applications created in Visual Studio 2012 are composed of solutions, projects, instructions, and files.

Question 15

A set of parentheses are required when calling some Visual Basic methods.

Question 16

The ____ list box lists the events to which the selected object is capable of responding.

A) Method Name
B) Class Name
C) Event Name
D) Event Procedure

Question 17

Each namespace in Visual Studio 2012 contains the code that defines a group of related ____.

A) classes
B) objects
C) projects
D) solutions

Question 18

____ controls are used in an interface to identify the contents of other controls, such as the contents of text boxes and list boxes.

A) List box
B) Text box
C) Button
D) Label

Question 19

A(n) ____ is a container that stores the projects and files for an entire application.

A) class
B) object
C) solution
D) library

Question 20

Visual Basic 2012 is a(n) ____ programming language, which is a language that allows the programmer to use objects to accomplish a program's goal.

A) goal-based
B) object-oriented
C) object-based
D) goal-oriented

Question 21

Match each item with a statement below.
a.event
f.dot member access operator
b.class
g.sequential processing
c.control
h.sub procedure
d.Windows Form Designer window
i.object
e.event procedure
Indicates a hierarchy of namespaces.

Question 22

Match each item with a statement below.
a.event
f.dot member access operator
b.class
g.sequential processing
c.control
h.sub procedure
d.Windows Form Designer window
i.object
e.event procedure
Used to create a graphical user interface

Question 23

Match each item with a statement below.
a.event
f.dot member access operator
b.class
g.sequential processing
c.control
h.sub procedure
d.Windows Form Designer window
i.object
e.event procedure
When the computer processes the instructions shown in a procedure one after another in the order in which they appear in the procedure.

Question 24

Match each item with a statement below.
a.event
f.dot member access operator
b.class
g.sequential processing
c.control
h.sub procedure
d.Windows Form Designer window
i.object
e.event procedure
A block of code that performs a specific task.

Question 25

Match each item with a statement below.
a.event
f.dot member access operator
b.class
g.sequential processing
c.control
h.sub procedure
d.Windows Form Designer window
i.object
e.event procedure
An action of the user, such as clicking, double-clicking, and scrolling.

Question 26

When you start a Visual Basic application, the computer automatically creates a file, called a(n) ____ file, that can be run outside of the IDE.

A) source
B) executable
C) sequential
D) Web

Question 27

Visual Basic 2012 is an object-oriented programming language, which is a language that allows the programmer to use ____________________ to accomplish a program's goal.

Question 28

The ____________________ contains the tools you use when creating your application's user interface.

Question 29

The assignment operator is ____.

A) *
B) >>
C) &
D) =

Question 30

The first line in the code template is called the ____________________.

Question 31

The ____________________ window displays a list of the projects contained in the current solution and the items contained in each project.

Question 32

An application that has a Web user interface and runs on a server is called a(n) ____________________ application.

Question 33

The ____ form is the form that the computer automatically displays each time the application is started.

A) log-in
B) interface
C) basic
D) startup

Question 34

Match each item with a statement below.
a.event
f.dot member access operator
b.class
g.sequential processing
c.control
h.sub procedure
d.Windows Form Designer window
i.object
e.event procedure
The set of Visual Basic instructions that are processed only when the event occurs.

Question 35

The ____ instruction tells the computer to close the current form.

A) Me.Close()
B) Me.Exit()
C) This.Close()
D) This.Exit()

Question 36

Match each item with a statement below.
a.event
f.dot member access operator
b.class
g.sequential processing
c.control
h.sub procedure
d.Windows Form Designer window
i.object
e.event procedure
An object, such as a label or button, that is added to a form.

Question 37

A procedure footer contains the keywords ____.

A) Exit
B) Close Sub
C) Stop
D) End Sub

Question 38

The ____ list box of the Code Editor window lists the names of the objects included in the user interface.

A) Method Name
B) Class Name
C) Event Name
D) Event Procedure

Question 39

Match each item with a statement below.
a.event
f.dot member access operator
b.class
g.sequential processing
c.control
h.sub procedure
d.Windows Form Designer window
i.object
e.event procedure
Anything that can be seen, touched, or used

Question 40

Match each item with a statement below.
a.event
f.dot member access operator
b.class
g.sequential processing
c.control
h.sub procedure
d.Windows Form Designer window
i.object
e.event procedure
A pattern used to create an object

Question 41

What is the difference between a solution and a project?

Question 42

What is a sequence structure?

Question 43

Why should you always print out a copy of your application's code?

Question 44

What are two ways of saving a solution?

Question 45

What are the ways to end (or close) a running application?

Question 46

What are the ways to start an application?

Question 47

How do you prevent controls on a form from being moved inadvertently?

Question 48

What are two ways you can find more information on syntax errors in a program?

Question 49

With respect to opening and closing a window in the IDE, describe the use of the auto-hide feature.

Question 50

In what formats is Visual Basic 2012 available?