Program Development & Testing

Question 1

Syntax error

Answer 1

Error that is caused by incorrect arrangement of words and symbols used in the programming language

Question 2

Run-time error

Answer 2

Error that occurs while the program is running, usually causing the program to crash or hang

Question 3

Logic error

Answer 3

Error that occurs that does not give an expected outpuf

Question 4

Examples of syntax error

Answer 4

• Spelling mistakes
• Incorrect sequence of symbols in source code
• Missing symbols in source code

Question 5

Examples of run-time error

Answer 5

• Incorrect use of commands
• Improper validation of input data
• Uses of conditions that causes program to go out of control

Question 6

Examples of logic error

Answer 6

• Use of incorrect or incomplete algorithm
• Use of wrong Boolean expression
• Use of wrong data type

Question 7

Normal conditions (normal data)

Answer 7

Situations where input data follows what is expected during normal use of the program

Question 8

Boundary conditions (abnormal data)

Answer 8

Situations where input data is at the limit of what the program is designed to cope with or where special handling is required

Question 9

Error conditions (extreme data)

Answer 9

Situations where input data would normally be rejected by the program