Question 1

A(n) ____ program is the program that contains the language instructions, or code, to be converted to machine language.
A) source
B) attribute
C) procedural
D) assembly

Accepted Answer

A source program contains the language instructions or code written in a high-level programming language that needs to be converted to machine language. It is also sometimes called the human-readable program because it can be easily understood and modified by programmers.

Question 2

In a(n) ____, the programmer writes instructions that tell the computer what to accomplish and how to do it.
A) 1GL
B) 2GL
C) 3GL
D) 4GL

Accepted Answer

3GL (or third-generation language) is the type of programming language where the programmer writes instructions that tell the computer what to accomplish and how to do it. Examples of 3GL include C++, Java, and Python. 1GL (machine language) and 2GL (assembly language) are closer to the computer's hardware and are not as user-friendly as 3GL. 4GL (fourth-generation language) is a higher-level language that is more focused on database queries and data manipulation rather than traditional programming tasks.

Question 3

Syntax errors will be caused by all of the following except ____.
A) misspelling a command
B) leaving out required punctuation
C) typing command words out of order
D) using the wrong control structure

Accepted Answer

All the options except using the wrong control structure refer to issues with spelling, punctuation, or order of commands. Syntax errors occur when the program's structure does not follow the correct syntax rules, such as using the wrong control structure for a particular task.

Question 4

A program has its own documentation, called ____.
A) macros
B) comments
C) reports
D) bugs

Accepted Answer

Comments are used to document code within a program for better understanding and maintenance. Macros are a series of commands that can be automated and reused, reports are generated output from a program, and bugs are errors within the code. None of these options fit the definition of a program's documentation.

Question 5

The ____ tests a condition at the end of the loop and continues looping until the condition is true - and then stops.
A) if-then-else control structure
B) case control structure
C) do-while control structure
D) do-until control structure

Accepted Answer

The "do-until" control structure tests a condition at the end of the loop and continues looping until the condition becomes true.

Question 6

____ language, known as the first generation of programming languages, is the only language a computer directly recognizes.
A) Assembly
B) Machine
C) Symbolic
D) Dynamic

Accepted Answer

Machine language is the only language directly recognized by a computer. It consists of a series of binary code that is executed by the computer's processor. Assembly language (A) is a low-level language that uses mnemonics to represent machine language instructions. Symbolic language (C) is a high-level language that uses symbols and commands to represent programming constructs, and must be translated into machine language by a compiler or interpreter. Dynamic language (D) is a type of high-level language that uses dynamic typing and is executed at runtime.

Question 7

The ____ enables a program to perform one or more actions repeatedly as a loop as long as a certain condition is met.
A) sequence control structure
B) selection control structure
C) repetition control structure
D) compliance control structure

Accepted Answer

Repetition control structure (also known as a loop) allows a program to perform one or more actions repeatedly as long as a certain condition is met. This is useful when a programmer needs to execute a block of code multiple times with different inputs or under different circumstances. Examples of repetition control structures include the for loop, while loop, and do-while loop.

Question 8

____, which is a programming language designed for business applications, evolved out of a joint effort between the United States government, businesses, and major universities.
A) Unix
B) COBOL
C) Perl
D) Tcl

Accepted Answer

COBOL (Common Business-Oriented Language) was designed specifically for business applications and was developed through a collaboration between the U.S. government, businesses, and universities in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

Question 9

A(n) ____ address is a meaningful name that identifies a storage location in a language like the one shown in Figure 13-3.
A) source
B) procedural
C) attribute
D) symbolic

Accepted Answer

A symbolic address is a name that represents a memory address or a storage location in a programming language. It is more meaningful and easier to remember than a numerical address.

Question 10

A(n) ____ tests a condition at the beginning of the loop and repeats one or more times as long as the condition is true.
A) if-then-else control structure
B) case control structure
C) do-while control structure
D) do-until control structure

Accepted Answer

The do-while control structure tests a condition at the end of the loop and repeats the loop as long as the condition is true. Therefore, the correct choice for a control structure that tests a condition at the beginning of the loop and repeats as long as the condition is true is the do-while control structure.

Question 11

____ is an object-oriented programming language developed by Sun Microsystems.
A) Java
B) C#
C) C++
D) Visual Basic

Accepted Answer

Java was developed by Sun Microsystems and is widely used for building web and mobile applications, as well as software for various industries.

Question 12

One purpose of using test data is to try to cause a ____, which is an error that occurs while a program is running.
A) run-time error
B) syntax error
C) one-time error
D) logic error

Accepted Answer

Test data is used to expose run-time errors, which can occur while the program is executing. Syntax errors and logic errors can be identified without the use of test data. One-time error is not a recognized term in software testing.

Question 13

A(n) ____ is a program that has most or all of its features and functionality implemented.
A) alpha
B) beta
C) contra
D) gamma

Accepted Answer

A beta version of a software product is one that has most or all of its features and functionality implemented, but is not yet fully tested and may still contain bugs. Alpha versions are typically less stable and have fewer features and functionality, while gamma is not a commonly used term in software development. Contra is not a term used in this context at all.

Question 14

The ____ programming language, developed by Dennis Ritchie at Bell Laboratories, originally was designed for writing system software.
A) RAD
B) Java
C) C
D) C++

Accepted Answer

The C programming language, developed by Dennis Ritchie at Bell Laboratories, was originally designed for writing system software.

Question 15

____ is a method of developing software in which the programmer writes and implements a program in segments instead of waiting until the entire program is completed.
A) RPG
B) RAD
C) VPL
D) SQL

Accepted Answer

RAD (Rapid Application Development) is a method of software development that emphasizes working prototypes and iterative development to improve speed and flexibility. This approach involves developing software in smaller sections or modules, allowing programmers to test and refine each module separately before integrating them into the entire program. This can result in faster development times and a more responsive development process. The other options (RPG, VPL, and SQL) do not refer to software development methodologies.

Question 16

With pseudocode, the beginning and ending of a module start at the ____ margin, and actions within the module are indented.
A) top
B) bottom
C) right
D) left

Accepted Answer

Pseudocode typically starts at the left margin with each statement or action indented to show hierarchy or level of importance. The beginning and ending of a module or function also start at the left margin and are indented as well.

Question 17

Figure 13-2 Once programmers develop the solution algorithm using a program flowchart (as shown in Figure 13-2) or pseudocode, they should ____, or check, the program design for accuracy.
A) authenticate
B) encapsulate
C) validate
D) consolidate

Accepted Answer

The term "validate" means to check the accuracy and reliability of something, which is exactly what programmers need to do after developing a program flowchart or pseudocode. Therefore, option C is the best choice. The other options (authenticate, encapsulate, and consolidate) do not accurately describe the process of checking a program design for accuracy.

Question 18

Figure 13-1 Unlike the control structure illustrated in Figure 13-1, with the ____ a condition can yield one of three or more possibilities.
A) if-then-else control structure
B) case control structure
C) do-while control structure
D) do-until control structure

Accepted Answer

The case control structure allows for multiple possibilities, whereas the if-then-else control structure only has two possibilities (true or false) and the do-while and do-until control structures are used for looping.

Question 19

Dead code is ____.
A) the program instructions that will be converted to machine language
B) any program instructions that a program executes
C) the program instructions that have been converted to machine language
D) any program instructions that a program never executes

Accepted Answer

Dead code refers to any program instructions that are written but never executed, rendering them unnecessary and without purpose. Options A, B, and C are incorrect because they refer to code that is actively involved in the program's execution.

Question 20

A(n) ____ language is a set of words, symbols, and codes that enables a programmer to communicate instructions to a computer.
A) programming
B) indexed
C) dynamic
D) case

Accepted Answer

A programming language is specifically designed to communicate instructions to a computer. Indexed, dynamic, and case are not types of programming languages.

Quiz 13: Programming Languages and Program Development

A(n) ____ program is the program that contains the language instructions, or code, to be converted to machine language.

In a(n) ____, the programmer writes instructions that tell the computer what to accomplish and how to do it.

Syntax errors will be caused by all of the following except ____.

A program has its own documentation, called ____.

The ____ tests a condition at the end of the loop and continues looping until the condition is true - and then stops.

____ language, known as the first generation of programming languages, is the only language a computer directly recognizes.

The ____ enables a program to perform one or more actions repeatedly as a loop as long as a certain condition is met.

____, which is a programming language designed for business applications, evolved out of a joint effort between the United States government, businesses, and major universities.

A(n) ____ address is a meaningful name that identifies a storage location in a language like the one shown in Figure 13-3.

A(n) ____ tests a condition at the beginning of the loop and repeats one or more times as long as the condition is true.

____ is an object-oriented programming language developed by Sun Microsystems.

One purpose of using test data is to try to cause a ____, which is an error that occurs while a program is running.

A(n) ____ is a program that has most or all of its features and functionality implemented.

The ____ programming language, developed by Dennis Ritchie at Bell Laboratories, originally was designed for writing system software.

____ is a method of developing software in which the programmer writes and implements a program in segments instead of waiting until the entire program is completed.

With pseudocode, the beginning and ending of a module start at the ____ margin, and actions within the module are indented.

Figure 13-2 Once programmers develop the solution algorithm using a program flowchart (as shown in Figure 13-2) or pseudocode, they should ____, or check, the program design for accuracy.

Figure 13-1 Unlike the control structure illustrated in Figure 13-1, with the ____ a condition can yield one of three or more possibilities.

Dead code is ____.

A(n) ____ language is a set of words, symbols, and codes that enables a programmer to communicate instructions to a computer.