Software Development

Question 1

A programming language is a set of keywords and grammar rules used to create ___________ for a computer.

Answer 1

instructions

[Explanation]

Examples of programming languages include C, C++, Pascal, Java, BASIC and assembly.

Question 2

A _______ has a predefined meaning for the compiler which translates each line of programming code into the machine language that the computer can understand.

Answer 2

keyword

[Explanation]

Examples of keywords include READ, WRITE, IF, and THEN.

Question 3

A ______ converts source code (the original code written by the programmer) into object code (an executable file).

Answer 3

compiler

syntax

The compiled program is saved as object code for later execution. Examples of compiler programs include C, C++, visual basic, and Pascal.

Question 4

Punctuation programming rules are called ______.

Answer 4

syntax

[Explanation]

Syntax refers to the format in which computer programming commands must be entered. Syntax involves a combination of keywords, punctuation, numbers and sequence.

Question 5

What does syntax include?

Answer 5

A combination of keywords, punctuation, numbers and sequence.

Question 6

In computer programming, ______ errors refer to typographical errors and incorrect use of the programming language.

Answer 6

syntax

[Explanation]

Common syntax errors include incorrect or missing punctuation, spelling errors, and omitting keywords.

Question 7

Commands written for a specific CPU or microprocessor are _________ languages.

Answer 7

low level

Question 8

________ and assembly languages are low level languages.

Answer 8

Machine

Question 9

__________ languages are based on human languages and include C, C++ and FORTRAN.

Answer 9

High level

[Explanation]

High level languages make programming easier by replacing cryptic low level commands (i.e. strings of 0s and 1s) with commands like READ and WRITE.

Question 10

Programmers use assembly languages to write ______ software.

Answer 10

system

[Explanation]

System software include device drivers, operating systems, and compilers.

Question 11

______ generation languages are typically used for database applications.

Answer 11

Fourth

[Explanation]

SQL and RPG-I are examples of fourth generation languages.

Question 12

OOP allows a block of program code to be ______ in other programs.

Answer 12

reused

[Explanation]

The major advantage of OOP (Object Oriented Programming) is that it allows for the recycling of blocks of program code. Examples of OOP languages include C++ and Java.

Question 13

What does OOP stand for?

Answer 13

Object Oriented Programming

Question 14

A programming _________________ defines the scope of the problem, spells out the known information, and specifies when the problem has been solved.

Answer 14

problem statement

Question 15

In programming, a variable represents a value that can ______.

Answer 15

change

[Explanation]

The opposite of a variable is a constant, which is a factor that remains the same throughout the program.

Question 16

In programming, an _____ is defined as an action.

Answer 16

event

[Explanation]

Examples of an event include a key press or a mouse click.

Question 17

Remarks are _____ included in the program code by the programmer.

Answer 17

notes

[Explanation]

Remarks or comments are notes included in the program and are written by the programmer to document the purpose of the program and to explain the purpose of sections of code which may not be clear.

They are for human use only and are ignored by the compiler when it processes the code.

Question 18

An iteration control structure directs the computer to repeat one or more instructions until a certain _________ is met.

Answer 18

condition

[Explanation]

The section of code that repeats is called a loop or an iteration. DO UNTIL and DO WHILE are two types of iteration control structures.

Question 19

In programming, a component is a __________ module designed for a specific task.

Answer 19

prewritten

[Explanation]

Components save programmers time by eliminating the need for creating all of the code from scratch.

Question 20

A flowchart is a graphical representation of a series of ______ needed to solve a problem.

Answer 20

steps

Question 21

Reading through a program to make sure it is logical and free of errors is called desk ________.

Answer 21

checking

Question 22

When troubleshooting a computer program, ________ software is used to help identify and solve problems.

Answer 22

debugger

[Explanation]

Debugger software is used to help a programmer find faults and errors in a program. Syntax errors can be found with a debugger.

Question 23

______ testing involves desk checking and debugging.

Answer 23

Alpha

Question 24

____ testing involves checking a program by running it with real world data.

Answer 24

Beta

Question 25

LISP is a programming language used primarily for creating _______________________ programs.

Answer 25

artificial intelligence

Question 26

Javascript is widely supported by web browsers and adds interactive functions to ____ pages.

Answer 26

HTML

Question 27

A _________ is a limited working system, developed to test design concepts.

Answer 27

prototype

Question 28

With a parallel implementation, the old and new systems are operated side by side until the new system is proven to be ________.

Answer 28

reliable

Question 29

With a ______ implementation, parts of the new system are implemented separately.

Answer 29

phased

Question 30

_______ implementation involves converting files, software and hardware to the new system.

Answer 30

System

Question 31

_______________ is a computer generated artificial reality which projects a person into a sensation of three dimensional space.

Answer 31

Virtual reality

[Explanation]

Virtual reality is used in arcade games and in training simulators (example: flight simulators).