Quiz 1 Flashcards
Although a flowchart (as its name suggests) depicts data flow very well, it is not easily modified once written
True
The purpose of a test or decision in a looping structure is to tell when the loop should end
True
The analysis and design steps of program planning are largely independent of the particular computer language is using
True
A top-down chart is the same thing as a flowchart
False
Although the documentation step is usually listed last in the problem-solving process, it should actually begin when the problem is first defined and continue through the problem-solving process
True
In most cases, a well-written program need not be tested
False
Often a problem is too difficult to understand until one writes the program
False
When starting a new program, it is best to start writing code as soon as possible to avoid wasting time thinking about it
False
Visual Basic uses a graphical user interface
True
The divide-and-conquer-method of problem solving breaks a problem into large, general pieces first, then refines each piece until the problem is manageable
True
Software refers to the people who work with computer hardware
False
If a problem is very complex, extensive design prior to coding will actually delay the completion of the project
False
Pseudocode and flowcharts are two different tools or methods used in planning a solution to a problem
True
Suppose your supervisor at work wants you to write a program to accomplish a task that he has specified. However, he has not let you know which computer language to use. It is still possible to design the program in pseudocode
True
A flowchart is an arrangement of geometric shapes connected by arrows
True
