Deck 1: Overview an Introduction to Programming

Question 1

Describe the skills and education needed by software developers and computer programmers.

Answer 1

Software developers and computer programmers need to have strong problem-solving and analytical skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with team members, end users, and other non-technical personnel. Software developers are expected to have at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, along with practical work experience. Computer programmers usually need at least an associate's degree in computer science, mathematics, or information systems, as well as proficiency in one or more programming languages.

Question 2

Computer programmers typically are responsible for designing an appropriate solution to a user's problem, while software developers are responsible for translating the solution into a language that the computer can understand.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Explain the difference between software developers and computer programmers.

Answer 3

Software developers are typically responsible for designing an appropriate solution to a user's problem. Computer programmers are responsible for translating the solution into a language that the computer can understand. However, depending on the employer and the size and complexity of the user's problem, the design and coding tasks may be performed by the same employee, regardless of that employee's exact job title.

Question 4

Typically, ____ are expected to have at least a bachelor's degree in computer engineering or computer science, along with practical work experience.

A) data entry clerks
B) software developers
C) systems support personnel
D) computer programmers

Question 5

The design and coding tasks should not performed by the same employee in a company.

Question 6

The process of translating a solution into a language that the computer can understand is known as ____.

A) coding
B) assembling
C) programming
D) compiling

Question 7

In essence, the word ____ means giving a mechanism the directions to accomplish a task.

A) compiling
B) assembling
C) programming
D) linking

Question 8

____ usually need at least an associate's degree in computer science, mathematics, or information systems, as well as proficiency in one or more programming languages.

A) Data entry clerks
B) Software developers
C) Systems managers
D) Computer programmers

Question 9

Programming teams often contain subject matter experts, who may or may not be programmers.

Question 10

Obtaining vendor-specific and/or language-specific certifications can provide a competitive advantage to programmers seeking employment.

Question 11

What are a programmers steps for developing a computer solution?

Question 12

Directions given to a computer are known as computer ____.

A) statements
B) programs
C) arguments
D) code

Question 13

It is unusual for a programmer to have designed the solution he is coding.

Question 14

____________________ learners learn by watching.

Question 15

The people who write programs are called ____________________.

Question 16

____ learners learn by doing.

A) Visual
B) Auditory
C) Emotional
D) Kinesthetic

Question 17

____________________ learners learn by listening.