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
During the design phase, all errors will be caught by Visual Basic ‘s smart editor
False
Flowcharts, pseudocode, and top-down charts can be used to solve problems only in Visual Basic
False
