Chapter 1 Program Logic & Programming

Question 1

Process of creating logic models to be converted into program language that is run on a computer; with the goal of solving a problem or completing a task.

Answer 1

Computer Programming

Question 2

Used to model programming language instructions carried out by computer when executed. i.e. blueprint

Answer 2

Program language

Question 3

English like statements that when executed in correct sequence instruct computer to perform a series of tasks.

Answer 3

Program Language Statements

Question 4

Nonstandard English-like programming language used to model logic & instructions.

Answer 4

Pseudo Code

Question 5

Standardized technique to graphically represent program logic with standardized symbols.

Answer 5

Flow Chart

Question 6

Sophisticated programs which control a computer’s resources. e.g. Windows or Linux

Answer 6

Operating Systems

Question 7

Programs to solve a particular type of generic problem.

Answer 7

Packaged Software Application Programs

Question 8

Programs developed specifically for a particular problem or process.

Answer 8

Custom Application Program

Question 9

Logical way to approach and solve a complex problem including 4 common sense process steps.

Answer 9

System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Question 10

Defining problem & prioritizing against other projects.

Answer 10

Planning

Question 11

Fact finding problem specifics.

Answer 11

Requirement Analysis

Question 12

Develop alternatives & models to represent problem & solution.

Answer 12

Design.

Question 13

Coding & testing of program.

Answer 13

Development

Question 14

Installing program & training user.

Answer 14

Implementation

Question 15

On-going changes to program.

Answer 15

Maintenance

Question 16

Standardized set of steps providing logical, common sense approach to solving difficult computer application problem.

Answer 16

Program Development Process (PDP)

Question 17

Act of removing ‘bugs’ (problems) from program logic.

Answer 17

Debugging

Question 18

Software that helps remove problems.

Answer 18

Debugger

Question 19

Binary code instructions (1’s & 0’s) a computer can understand.

Answer 19

Executable Machine Code (.EXE)

Question 20

Translates programming language source code to binary machine code line by line. Does this each and every time it executes.

Answer 20

Interpreters

Question 21

Converts computer language into machine code in format OS can run. These programs faster to run and can be run multiple times.

Answer 21

Compiler

Question 22

Program compiled into intermittent language which can be run on multiple OS’s with this.

Answer 22

Virtual run-time machine.

Question 23

Series of instructions used to solve a problem with a computer.

Answer 23

Computer Program

Question 24

Programming tools such as source code editor, run-time debugger, compiler, and on-line help/documentation.

Answer 24

Integrated Development Environment (IDE)

Question 25

Instructions on how a program works, often in the program itself.

Answer 25

Program Documentation

Question 26

Rules similar to rules of grammar for particular programming language.

Answer 26

Program Language Syntax

Question 27

People who use program language to create computer programs.

Answer 27

Computer programmers

Question 28

Used to represent computer programs in non-binary format so as to be easily created and modified by people.

Answer 28

Programming Language

Question 29

Model programming language instructions carried out by computer when program is executed.

Answer 29

Program logic