M1S2 Part 1

Question 1

what do you call the steps we need to take when we want to develop a program using any programming language?

Answer 1

phases

Question 2

a set of steps or
phases that are used to develop a program in any
programming language.

Answer 2

program development life cycle

Question 3

Steps in program dev:

Answer 3

1. Requirement Analysis
2. System Design
3. Coding or Writing The Program
4. Testing and Debugging
5. Documentation and Maintenance

Question 4

a description of what a system should do

Answer 4

requirement

Question 5

involves the collection of information and the definition of the
characteristics or features of the desired system.

Answer 5

requirement analysis

Question 6

Problem Analysis requires performing the following steps:

Answer 6

• Define the problem and the users.
• Determine the desired outputs.
• Determine the input to achieve the desired outputs.
• Determine the processes involve.
• Check the feasibility of implementing the program.
• Document the analysis.

Question 7

the program design process describes what for the solution of the problem?

Answer 7

algorithm

Question 8

the step-by-step sequence of instructions that
describe how data will be processed to produce the desired
output.

Answer 8

algorithm

Question 9

To formulate the algorithm, a programmer may choose between what?

Answer 9

pseudocodes or flowcharts

Question 10

an algorithm written in normal Human language

statements to describe the logic and processing flow.

Answer 10

pseudocodes

Question 11

a visual
representation of the sequence
of steps and decisions needed
to perform a process.

Answer 11

flowchart

Question 12

Each step in the sequence is

noted within a what?

Answer 12

diagram shape

Question 13

The actual writing of the program based on the design

specifications

Answer 13

coding

Question 14

Construction requires performing the following steps: (coding)

Answer 14

• Select the appropriate programming language.

* Follow the syntax

Question 15

Program testing involves running various tests, such as what?

called what?

Answer 15

desk checking and debugging

alpha testing

Question 16

Testing and debugging requires the following steps:

Answer 16

1. Perform desk-checking
2. Debug the program
3. Run real data

Question 17

performed by real users of the software application

in a real environment.

Answer 17

Beta Testing

Question 18

manually testing the solution design to

make sure that it is free of errors and that the logic works

Answer 18

Desk checking

Question 19

means detecting, locating, and removing all errors

in a computer program.

Answer 19

Debugging

Question 20

Types of Errors:

Answer 20

Syntax Error, Run-time Error, Logistical Error

Question 21

the most common error and incorrect use of

programming language statements.

Answer 21

Syntax Error

Question 22

a software error that occurs while a program is

being executed.

Answer 22

Run-time Error

Question 23

a mistake in a program’s source code that results in

incorrect or unexpected behavior.

Answer 23

Logical Error

Question 24

Testing and debugging:

Answer 24

Desk checking, Debugging, Run real data

Question 25

When the program is finalized, its documentation is prepared

Answer 25

documentation and maintenance

Question 26

a written detailed description of the
programming cycle and specific facts about the program.
Also, it includes necessary instructions on the use and
maintenance of the program/software (product).

Answer 26

documentation

Question 27

any activity designed to keep programs

error-free, up-to-date and in good working condition.

Answer 27

maintenance