Question 1

Documentation written for programmers should include text and program flowcharts,________,and sample output as well as system flowcharts.

Accepted Answer

A)  pseudocode
B)  logic errors
C)  program listings
D)  syntax errorsE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

This is testing a program by a select group of potential users.

Accepted Answer

A)  manual testing
B)  desk checking
C)  attempt at translation
D)  beta testingE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Identify the programming tool that uses symbols to show the sequence of steps needed to solve a programming problem.

Accepted Answer

A)  histogram
B)  pseudocode
C)  scatter diagram
D)  program flowchartsE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

A condition must be met before a sequential structure can proceed to the next statement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

One of the best ways to code effective programs is to write so-called ________ programs,using the sequential,selection,or repetition logic structures.

Accepted Answer

A)  unstructured
B)  structured
C)  content-markup
D)  object-orientedE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 6

The defining of tasks that are required for input data to be processed into output is part of the ________ step.

Accepted Answer

A)  standardization
B)  programming techniques
C)  processing requirements
D)  programming documentationE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

IF-THEN-ELSE is also known as a ________ structure,one of the types of logic structures.

Accepted Answer

A)  loop
B)  selection
C)  random
D)  sequentialE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

These third-generation languages are designed to express the logic that can solve general problems.

Accepted Answer

A)  machine
B)  procedural
C)  assembly
D)  content-markupE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

This type of software development focuses less on the procedures and more on defining the relationships between previously defined procedures.

Accepted Answer

A)  unstructured
B)  structured
C)  content-markup
D)  object-orientedE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

For an attempt at translation to work as a form of the testing process,the program must be free of logic errors to be able to run.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

These second-generation languages use abbreviations or mnemonics that are automatically converted to the appropriate sequence of 1s and 0s.

Accepted Answer

A)  assembly
B)  object-oriented
C)  procedural
D)  high-levelE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

The list of instructions for the computer to follow to process data into information.

Accepted Answer

A)  system
B)  program
C)  hardware
D)  maintenanceE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

In this logic structure,the outcome of the decision determines which of the two paths to follow.

Accepted Answer

A)  IF-THEN-ELSE
B)  DO UNTIL
C)  DO WHILE
D)  DO NEXTE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

This type of error could be the result of the programmer making an incorrect calculation.

Accepted Answer

A)  syntax
B)  run time
C)  logic
D)  compilerE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Activities in the program maintenance area fall under two categories: ________ and changing needs.

Accepted Answer

A)  system flowcharts
B)  program listings
C)  sample output
D)  operationsE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following refers to tools that are used to provide some assistance in designing,coding,and testing software?

Accepted Answer

A)  CAM
B)  CAD
C)  CASE
D)  OOPE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

A 5GL language incorporates the concepts of artificial intelligence to allow a person to provide a system with a problem and some constraints,and then request a solution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

As much as 75 percent of the total lifetime cost for an application program is spent on this.

Accepted Answer

A)  electricity
B)  storage
C)  documentation
D)  maintenanceE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

________ programming techniques consist of top-down program design,pseudocode,flowcharts,and logic structures.

Accepted Answer

A)  Structured
B)  Content-markup
C)  Unstructured
D)  Object-orientedE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

The ________ structure occurs when a decision must be made.

Accepted Answer

A)  sequential
B)  loop
C)  selection
D)  randomE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Exam 13: Programming and Languages

Identify the programming tool that uses symbols to show the sequence of steps needed to solve a programming problem.

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One of the best ways to code effective programs is to write so-called ________ programs,using the sequential,selection,or repetition logic structures.

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Which of the following refers to tools that are used to provide some assistance in designing,coding,and testing software?

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These third-generation languages are designed to express the logic that can solve general problems.

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The defining of tasks that are required for input data to be processed into output is part of the ________ step.

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A 5GL language incorporates the concepts of artificial intelligence to allow a person to provide a system with a problem and some constraints,and then request a solution.

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As much as 75 percent of the total lifetime cost for an application program is spent on this.

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A condition must be met before a sequential structure can proceed to the next statement.

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IF-THEN-ELSE is also known as a ________ structure,one of the types of logic structures.

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For an attempt at translation to work as a form of the testing process,the program must be free of logic errors to be able to run.

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Documentation written for programmers should include text and program flowcharts,________,and sample output as well as system flowcharts.

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Activities in the program maintenance area fall under two categories: ________ and changing needs.

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This type of software development focuses less on the procedures and more on defining the relationships between previously defined procedures.

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The ________ structure occurs when a decision must be made.

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In this logic structure,the outcome of the decision determines which of the two paths to follow.

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________ programming techniques consist of top-down program design,pseudocode,flowcharts,and logic structures.

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This is testing a program by a select group of potential users.

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This type of error could be the result of the programmer making an incorrect calculation.

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The list of instructions for the computer to follow to process data into information.

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These second-generation languages use abbreviations or mnemonics that are automatically converted to the appropriate sequence of 1s and 0s.

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