Deck 4: An Introduction to Programming Structure

Question 1

6.The value of a global variable is available to all other modules.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

15.The data dictionary is:

A)A list of definitions of words used in the development of the solution.
B)A list of definitions and attributes of the variables used in the solution.
C)A table the computer uses internally to define the memory location of the variables.
D)A table of values to test the solution of the problem.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

24.The case logic structure within the decision logic structure:

A)Processes instructions in order of listing.
B)Allows the computer to make a choice of two paths to follow.
C)Allows the computer to repeat instructions.
D)Allows the computer to make a choice of two or more paths to follow.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

7.A solution is just as easy to read and understand if it is written in one module or many modules.

Question 5

18.Calculations may be found:

A)In any module.
B)Only in the calculation modules.
C)Only in any process modules.
D)Any module but the Wrap-up module.

Question 6

8.The use of modules many times eliminates rewriting the same instructions.

Question 7

4.The value of a local variable is available to all other modules.

Question 8

Cohesion relates to:

A)The ability to share data between modules.
B)The ability to have local variables shared between modules.
C)All of the above.
D)The functional independence of each module.

Question 9

1.Cohesion is the ability of a module to be independent from other modules.

Question 10

22.The decision logic structure:

A)Processes instructions in order of listing.
B)Allows the computer to make a choice of two paths to follow.
C)Allows the computer to repeat instructions.
D)Allows the computer to make a choice of two or more paths to follow.

Question 11

3.Modules should have a designated function.

Question 12

14.A coupling diagram shows:

A)How the data is passed from one module to another.
B)The test values of the variables.
C)How the modules process the data.
D)Where the variables are located in the modules.

Question 13

13.Call-by-reference parameters pass values:

A)By passing the value of the variable.
B)By making the variable global.
C)By passing the memory location of the variable.
D)None of the above.

Question 14

20.The variable names in the formal and actual parameter listings:

A)Must be the same.
B)May be the same.
C)Cannot be the same.
D)Only the call-by-value names must be the same.

Question 15

12.Data can be made available to other modules through the use of:

A)Parameters.
B)Global variables.
C)Return values.
D)All of the above.

Question 16

23.The loop logic structure:

A)Processes instructions in order of listing.
B)Allows the computer to make a choice of two paths to follow.
C)Allows the computer to repeat instructions.
D)Allows the computer to make a choice of two or more paths to follow.

Question 17

21.The sequential logic structure:

A)Processes instructions in order of listing.
B)Allows the computer to make a choice of two paths to follow.
C)Allows the computer to repeat instructions.
D)Allows the computer to make a choice of two or more paths to follow.

Question 18

9.The Wrap-up module processes only those instructions that are at the end of a series of other modules before continuing to other modules.

Question 19

5.The value of a parameter is available to all other modules.

Question 20

2.Modules are not necessary to use when programming.

Question 21

25.The values of local variables:

A)Are defined within a module.
B)Are defined within the calling module.
C)Can only be changed within the module.
D)Are available to any called module.