Module 11

Question 1

coding

Answer 1

The process of writing the programming language statements to create a computer program.

Question 2

compiler

Answer 2

A language translator that converts an entire program into machine language before executing it.

Question 3

debugging

Answer 3

The process of ensuring a program is free of errors.

Question 4

flowchart

Answer 4

A program design tool that graphically shows step-by-step how a computer program will process data.

Question 5

markup language

Answer 5

A type of language that uses symbols or tags to describe what a document should look like.

Question 6

object code

Answer 6

The machine language version of a computer program generated when the program’s source code is compiled. Code a computer can execute.

Question 7

object-oriented programming (OOP)

Answer 7

An approach to program design in which a program consists of objects that contain data (attributes) and processes (methods) to be used with those objects.

Question 8

software development kit (SDK)

Answer 8

A programming package designed for a particular platform that enables programmers to develop applications for that platform more quickly and easily.

Question 9

source code

Answer 9

A computer program before it is compiled. programs coded into a specific language using the appropriate language application.

Question 10

syntax error

Answer 10

A programming error that occurs when the programmer has not followed the rules of the programming language.

Question 11

procedural programming

Answer 11

separates a program into small modules that are called by the main program or another module when needed

Question 12

variables

Answer 12

named memory locations that are defined for a program

Question 13

aspect oriented programming (AOP)

Answer 13

separates functions so that program components can be developed and modified individually from one another

Question 14

agile software development

Answer 14

creates software quickly

Question 15

Program development (application software development)

Answer 15

process of creating application programs

Question 16

Program development life cycle (PDLC)

Answer 16

5 phases of program development; typically takes place during system acquisition phase of SDLC

Question 17

problem analysis

Answer 17

problem is considered and program specifications are developed

Question 18

program design

Answer 18

program specifications are used to develop an algorithm (steps program must do) for that program

Question 19

wireframe

Answer 19

visual representation of the overall design and logic of an application

Question 20

pseudocode

Answer 20

use English-like statements to outline the logic of a program, rather than a flowchart’s graphical symbols

Question 21

Unified modeling language (UML)

Answer 21

set of standard notations for creating business models

Question 22

control structure

Answer 22

illustrates when, how, and in what order the statements in a computer program, module, or method are performed; sequence controls structure-series of statements follow one another; selection control structure- multiple paths, direction depends on result of certain condition (ie if-then-else)

Question 23

23. Repetition control structure (iteration control structure)

Answer 23

statements repeated in a loop until a particular condition is met

Question 24

program coding

Answer 24

writing code using programming language

Question 25

programming debugging and testing

Answer 25

process of ensuring a program is free of errors (bugs) and works as it is supposed to

Question 26

language translator

Answer 26

program that converts source code into object code

Question 27

interpreter

Answer 27

translates on line of code at a time

Question 28

assembler

Answer 28

converts assembly language programs into machine language

Question 29

logic errors

Answer 29

errors in logic of program; program will run, but with incorrect results

Question 30

Program implementation and maintenance

Answer 30

implementation-getting the test program installed and up and running; maintenance- updating software as needed so it continues to be useful

Question 31

T/F: A systems analyst is an individual who writes the code for a computer program.

Answer 31

false

Question 32

T/F: The terms class and inheritance are associated with the object-oriented programming approach.

Answer 32

true

Question 33

T/F: With a do until structure, the program statements in the loop are always executed at least once.

Answer 33

true

Question 34

T/F: BASIC is an example of an object-oriented programming language.

Answer 34

false

Question 35

T/F: A wireframe is another name for a flowchart.

Answer 35

false

Question 36

A(n) _____ (called an attribute in an OOP) in a computer program holds the current value of a data item in that program.

Answer 36

variable

Question 37

A(n) ____ converts the source code of an application program into executable object code (machine language) one line at a time.

Answer 37

interpreter

Question 38

3. Using an incorrect formula is an example of a(n) ____ error.

Answer 38

logic

Question 39

______ software development is an approach that uses short development cycles in order to produce small functional pieces of a program on an ongoing basis.

Answer 39

agile

Question 40

Indicate the proper order of the phases in the program development life cycle (PDLC) by writing the numbers from 1 to 5 in the blanks to the left of the phases. 1. program coding 2. program design 3. program implementation and maintenance 4. program debugging and testing 5. problem analysis

Answer 40

1. 3 program coding 2. 2 program design 3. 5 program implementation and maintenance 4. 4 program debugging and testing 5. 1 problem analysis

Question 41

Which approach to programming uses the concept of inheritance? a. procedural b. object-oriented c. structured

Answer 41

b. object-oriented

Question 42

True or False: An infinite loop is an example of a logic error.

Answer 42

true

Question 43

A program design tool that uses English-like statements to outline the logic of a program is known as ___________.

Answer 43

pseudocode