Chapter 15 Software development Flashcards

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Which are the two ways of solving a problem?

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Bottom up - Starting with the smaller problem and than build on it
Top-Down - Stepwise refinement using pseudo-code, flowcharts or structure charts

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What is a syntax error?

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A syntax error is an error in which a program statement does not follow the rules of the language

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What is prettyprinting?

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Prettyprinting is highlighting commands in programming languages.

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What is a logic error?

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Logic error is an error in the logic of the solution that causes it not to behave as intended.

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What is a run-time error?

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A run-time error is an error that causes program execution to crash or freeze

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What is test data?

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Test data are carefully chosen values that will test a program

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What is black-box testing?

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Black-box testing is the process of comparing expected results with actual results when a program is run.

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What is white-box testing?

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White-box testing is testing every path through the program code.

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What does debugging mean?

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Debugging means finding and correcting errors in a program.

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What is dry-run?

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Dry-run is the process of checking the execution of an algorithm or program by recording variable values in a trace table

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What is a trace table?

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A trace table is a table with a column for each variable that records their changing values

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What does correcting maintenance mean?

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Correcting maintenance means correcting identified errors

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What does adaptive maintenance mean?

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Adaptive maintenance means amending a program to enhance functionality or in response to specification changes

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