Lesson 3: Programming Software, Hardware, and Computer Storage

Question 1

It is a software which helps the programmer in developing other software.

Answer 1

Programming Software

Question 2

It includes requirement analysis. Customers typically have an abstract idea of what they want as an end result.

Answer 2

Planning

• Software Development Process

Question 3

It is the part of the process where software engineers actually program the code for the project.

Answer 3

Implementing

• Software Development Process

Question 4

It is an integral and important phase of the software development process. This part of the process ensures that defects are recognized as soon as possible.

Answer 4

Testing

• Software Development Process

Question 5

This starts after the code is appropriately tested, approved for release, and sold or otherwise distributed into a production environment.

Answer 5

Deployment and Maintenance

• Software Development Process

Question 6

It is a software application that combines all of the features and tools needed by a software developer.

Answer 6

Integrated Development Environment

Question 7

An IDE is comprised of ___, ___, ___, ___, and ___.

Answer 7

text editor, compiler, linker, debugger, the ability to launch and run applications

Question 8

It is where the programing coding is done.

Answer 8

Text Editor

Question 9

It is a program that converts instructions into a machine-code or lower-level form so that they can be read and executed by a computer.

Answer 9

Compiler

Question 10

It is a computer program that takes one or more object files generated by a compiler and combines them into one, executable program.

Answer 10

Linker

Question 11

It is a computer program used by programmers to test and debug a target program.

Answer 11

Debugger

Question 12

It is the collection of physical parts of a computer system; including the computer case, monitor, keyboard, and mouse.

Answer 12

Hardware

Question 13

What are 5 necessary PC hardware components to upgrade?

Answer 13

1. Monitor Setup
2. Hard Drive/SSD
3. RAM
4. CPU
5. GPU

Question 14

It is a technology consisting of computer components and recording media that are used to retain digital data.

Answer 14

Storage

Question 15

Give 6 examples of digital data storage devices.

Answer 15

1. Hard Drive Disk
2. Floppy Disk
3. Tape
4. Compact Disc
5. DVD and Blu-ray Discs
6. USB Flash Drive
7. Secure Digital Card
8. Solid State Drive
9. Cloud Storage