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Software Development Concepts Flashcards

1
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Which of the following is an example of a floating-point number?

A

8.02

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What keyword is used in pseudocode to represent a loop with a condition at its beginning?

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WHILE

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3
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What is branching in computer programming?

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A method to execute a different sequence of instructions based on a condition

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In a flowchart, what does a parallelogram represent?

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Input or output

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5
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What is the main purpose of adding comments to a program?

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To explain different parts of the program

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6
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What should be done before starting to code a program?

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Decide what the program should do.

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7
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What does the term “syntax” refer to in computer programming?

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The rules for how to write the language.

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8
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What is the main purpose of a compiler in compiled programming languages?

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To convert the code into machine language

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9
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What does an array store?

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A collection of variables of the same type

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10
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What does it mean for an array to be multidimensional?

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It can hold arrays within arrays.

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What is the role of a query in a database search?

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To search the database and find matching records

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12
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What does the NOT operation do to a condition?

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Inverts it

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13
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What is the purpose of adding comments to your code?

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To explain what each part of the code does

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14
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What does the relational operator != mean?

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is not equal

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15
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Which symbol is used to show the logical flow of the program in a flowchart?

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Arrow

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16
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Which of the following is an example of an integer?

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23

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17
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What does a function return after it runs?

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A value

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18
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Which of the following is a string?

A

‘Hello World”

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19
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What happens when the condition in a While loop is no longer met?

A

The loop stops running.

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20
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What is the result of the expression !True?

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False

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21
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What is one advantage of interpreted languages?

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They are platform-independent.

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22
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What happens when you enter a number as a character?

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You cannot perform math operations with it.

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23
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What is the main purpose of pseudocode?

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To describe what the code will do using plain language

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24
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In what areas is assembly language still used today?

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Specialized areas

25
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What makes it easier for humans to read and write instructions for computers?

A

Programming languages

26
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What should be done before starting to code a program?

A

Decide what the program should do.

27
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Which of the following is NOT a programming language

A

HTML

28
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Which type of loop runs a specific number of times?

A

For loop

29
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What is a variable in a computer program?

A

A container that holds data for use later

30
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What do you put inside the parentheses when using a function?

A

The arguments or values the function needs to process

31
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What is a function in programming?

A

A piece of code that does one specific job

32
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Which type of loop keeps running as long as a certain condition is met?

A

While loop

33
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In a flowchart, what does a parallelogram represent?

A

Input or output

34
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What is a character in programming?

A

A single letter, symbol, or number

35
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Why is code written in assembly language more efficient?

A

It allows direct access to hardware.

36
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What is the purpose of using functions in programming?

A

To avoid repeating the same code

37
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What is the main purpose of query languages?

A

To get information from databases

38
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Which number type would you use for precise financial calculations?

A

Fixed-point

39
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What is the result of the expression !True?

A

False

40
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What is a constant in a computer program?

A

A value that never changes

41
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Which type of loop runs a specific number of times?

A

for loop

42
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What type of value can a Boolean variable store?

A

True or False

43
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What does an array store?

A

A collection of variables of the same type

44
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What is an array?

A

A special type of variable that holds many values at once

45
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What is the main purpose of pseudocode?

A

To describe what the code will do using plain language

46
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What is an escape character used for in a string?

A

To include special characters in the output

47
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Which Boolean operation returns True only if both conditions are True?

A

AND

48
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What is an object in object-oriented programming (OOP)?

A

A specific model built from a class.

49
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What is encapsulation in object-oriented programming (OOP)?

A

The technique of keeping variables secure inside a class.

50
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What is bytecode?

A

A low-level language that is interpreted by a runtime engine

51
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What is a loop in programming?

A

A sequence of instructions that is executed repeatedly.

52
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What is a class in object-oriented programming (OOP)?

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A blueprint or template for creating objects.

53
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What is the main advantage of using bytecode?

A

It can run on any computer with a runtime engine.

54
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What do you put inside the parentheses when using a function?

A

The arguments or values the function needs to process

55
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Who created the first computer program?

A

Ada Lovelace

56
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What does a diamond shape in a flowchart indicate?

A

A decision point

57
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Why is the planning process important in programming?

A

It ensures a well-thought-out program.

58
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Which of the following is a loop with a condition at its ending?

A

REPEAT-UNTIL

59
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What is sequential flow in a program?

A

Code that runs in the order it is written

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