key terms

Question 1

what is a syntax error?

Answer 1

A type of error in code which prevents it from running because it does not follow the rules of the programming language.

Question 2

what is a logic error?

Answer 2

A type of error when a program runs but does not produce the desired result.

Question 3

what is boundary data?

Answer 3

Test data that is on the edge between valid and invalid data.

Question 4

what is source code?

Answer 4

Source code

Question 5

what does initialisation mean?

Answer 5

To give the first value to a variable.

Question 6

what are trace tables used for?

Answer 6

to ‘dry run’ a program to see the value of variables and the program output.

Question 7

what are global variables?

Answer 7

A variable that is accessible to the entire program.

Question 8

what are local variables?

Answer 8

A variable that is accessible only within the subprogram in which it is defined.

Question 9

what is a run-time error?

Answer 9

An error that occurs when your program runs, such as a missing file or being out of memory.