Question 1

The first official recorded use of the word "bug" in the context of computing is associated with the temporary failure of the ____ computer.
A) Mark II
B) ENIAC
C) UNIVAC
D) Apple II

Accepted Answer

The first official recorded use of the word "bug" in the context of computing was in September 1945, when a technical team working on the Harvard Mark II computer found a moth stuck in one of the components, causing a temporary malfunction. The team taped the moth to the log book and wrote "first actual case of bug being found," which is now considered the first recorded use of the word "bug" in the computing sense. Therefore, the correct choice is A) Mark II.

Question 2

A(n) ____ is designed for a specific programming language and translates programs written in that language into machine language so it can be executed.
A) compiler
B) macro
C) generator
D) decoder

Accepted Answer

A compiler is specifically designed to translate programs written in a particular programming language into machine language. This allows the computer to execute the program. Other options like macro, generator, and decoder do not necessarily perform this specific function.

Question 3

____ programming focuses on the step-by-step instructions that tell the computer what to do to solve a problem.
A) Object-oriented
B) Aspect-oriented
C) Procedural
D) Declarative

Accepted Answer

Procedural programming is based on procedures or functions that are used to perform tasks or solve problems. It focuses on the step-by-step instructions that tell the computer what to do to solve a problem. Object-oriented programming focuses on objects and their interactions, aspect-oriented programming focuses on modularizing cross cutting concerns, and declarative programming focuses on specifying what should be done and not how.

Question 4

Rather than creating a complete object module for a program, a(n) ____ reads, translates, and executes the source program one line at a time.
A) compiler
B) interpreter
C) assembler
D) generator

Accepted Answer

An interpreter reads, translates, and executes the source program one line at a time, as opposed to a compiler which produces a complete object module for the program. Assemblers and generators are not relevant to this definition.

Question 5

____ values are values that represent one of two states-yes (true) or no (false).
A) Boolean
B) Character
C) String
D) Real

Accepted Answer

Boolean values are specifically designed to represent two states, usually referenced as true or false, which makes them the best choice for this question. Character, string, and real values can represent a wider range of states or values beyond just true or false.

Question 6

A ____ is simply a series of statements that follow one another. After the first statement has been carried out completely, the program control moves to the next statement, and so forth.
A) selection control structure
B) sequence control structure
C) control structure
D) repetition control structure

Accepted Answer

The description given matches the sequence control structure, where statements are executed one after the other in a sequence. The other options, such as selection and repetition control structures, involve more complex branching and looping mechanisms. Control structure is a broad term that encompasses all types of programming structures.

Question 7

____ is the first phase of the PDLC.
A) Program coding
B) Program design
C) Problem analysis
D) Program debugging

Accepted Answer

The first phase of the PDLC is problem analysis, where the problem or opportunity is identified and analyzed to determine what needs to be addressed through the development of a new program or system. The other options (program coding, program design, program debugging) come later in the PDLC.

Question 8

Programmers often use temporary dummy print statements-print statements that are temporarily inserted into the code-to help locate a ____.
A) syntax error
B) rules error
C) compile-time error
D) logic error

Accepted Answer

Temporary print statements help locate logic errors, which are errors in the code's logic or reasoning rather than syntax, rules, or compilation. These errors can be especially difficult to identify without the aid of print statements.

Question 9

According to IBM, ____ has yielded significant benefits in the quality of the code and the speed with which programmers can write programs.
A) SDLC
B) OOP
C) PDLC
D) AOP

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to IBM, ____ has yielded significant...

Question 10

Program ____ use graphic symbols and relational operators (such as < for "less than" and = for "equal to") to portray the sequence of steps needed to fulfill the logic in that program, module, or method.
A) structure charts
B) flowcharts
C) pseudocode
D) models

Accepted Answer

Flowcharts are specifically designed to portray the sequence of steps in a program or process using graphic symbols and relational operators. Structure charts and models may also be used to represent program logic, but they are not specifically designed for this purpose. Pseudocode is an informal language used to express the logic of a program, but it does not use graphic symbols or relational operators.

Question 11

In a computer program, ____ are named memory locations that are defined for that particular program and are used to store the current value of data items used in the program.
A) cells
B) variables
C) objects
D) buses

Accepted Answer

Variables are named memory locations that are defined for a particular program and are used to store the current value of data items used in the program. Cells refer to individual units in a spreadsheet, objects are instances of classes in object-oriented programming, and buses are communication lines used to transfer data between components.

Question 12

In the program design step of the PDLC, the specifications developed during the problem analysis step are used to develop a(n) ____ for the program.
A) flowchart
B) object
C) algorithm
D) module

Accepted Answer

In the program design step, an algorithm is developed based on the specifications gathered during the problem analysis stage. An algorithm is a set of instructions that outlines how the program will accomplish its objectives. Flowcharts and modules may be used during the design phase, but they do not represent the entire program. Objects are usually developed during the programming phase.

Question 13

____ is a software development approach that continues the programming trend of breaking a software program into small and more manageable pieces that overlap in functionality as little as possible.
A) Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
B) Structured programming
C) Object Programming (OP)
D) Aspect-oriented programming (AOP)

Accepted Answer

Aspect-oriented programming (AOP) aims to separate concerns by breaking down a software system into smaller, more cohesive parts called aspects. This approach helps to reduce the overlap in functionality between different parts of the program, making it easier to manage and maintain over time. While object-oriented programming (OOP) also involves breaking down programs into manageable pieces, it does not specifically address the issue of minimizing overlap between different parts of the program. Structured programming is a more traditional programming approach focused on dividing a program into logical modules or routines. Object programming (OP) is not a recognized software development approach.

Question 14

Two of the most significant approaches to programming are procedural programming and ____.
A) aspect-oriented programming
B) object-oriented programming
C) function programming
D) virtual programming

Accepted Answer

Object-oriented programming is one of the most significant approaches to programming along with procedural programming. While procedural programming is a linear top-down approach focused on creating and manipulating procedures and functions, object-oriented programming is focused on creating objects that encapsulate data and methods to operate on that data, providing a more modular and flexible approach to programming.

Question 15

____ are notes within the actual program code that identify key features and steps of the program but that are written in such a way that the computer knows to ignore them when the program is executed.
A) Comments
B) Variables
C) Bugs
D) Loops

Accepted Answer

Comments are notes added to the code to help programmers understand the purpose and functionality of sections of code. They are not executed by the computer and are marked by special characters that indicate they should be ignored when the code is run.

Question 16

A ____ is used to illustrate when, how, and in what order the statements in a computer program, module, or method are performed.
A) selection control structure
B) sequence control structure
C) control structure
D) repetition control structure

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ____ is used to illustrate when,...

Question 17

A(n) ____ occurs when the programmer has not followed the proper rules of the programming language being used.
A) logic error
B) assembly error
C) syntax error
D) coding error

Accepted Answer

A syntax error occurs when the programmer has not followed the proper rules of the programming language being used. This could be a misspelled keyword or a missing semicolon. Logic errors occur when the code runs but produces an unexpected output, while assembly errors and coding errors are not common terms in programming.

Question 18

-The figure above shows the ____ control structure.
A) do until
B) do while
C) if-then-else
D) case

Accepted Answer

The answer of 
-The figure above shows the ____ control...

Question 19

____ errors occur when a formula is written incorrectly, when a mistake is made with a decision condition, or when the wrong variable name is used.
A) Syntax
B) Compiler
C) Logic
D) Debugging

Accepted Answer

Logic errors occur due to mistakes in the way the logic of the program is structured, such as incorrect formulas, decision conditions, or using the wrong variable names. These errors do not prevent the program from running, but they cause it to produce incorrect results.

Question 20

Tool such as Microsoft's ____ are helping to bridge different platforms and programming languages.
A) Visual Basic
B) ActiveX
C) .NET framework
D) SQL

Accepted Answer

The .NET framework is a collection of tools and libraries that facilitate cross-platform development and communication between different programming languages. It includes a common language runtime (CLR) that allows code written in different languages to be executed on multiple platforms. While Visual Basic and SQL are programming languages and ActiveX is a technology for creating interactive content, they do not provide the same level of cross-platform functionality as the .NET framework.

Quiz 13: Program Development and Programming Languages

The first official recorded use of the word "bug" in the context of computing is associated with the temporary failure of the ____ computer.

A(n) ____ is designed for a specific programming language and translates programs written in that language into machine language so it can be executed.

____ programming focuses on the step-by-step instructions that tell the computer what to do to solve a problem.

Rather than creating a complete object module for a program, a(n) ____ reads, translates, and executes the source program one line at a time.

____ values are values that represent one of two states-yes (true) or no (false) .

A ____ is simply a series of statements that follow one another. After the first statement has been carried out completely, the program control moves to the next statement, and so forth.

____ is the first phase of the PDLC.

Programmers often use temporary dummy print statements-print statements that are temporarily inserted into the code-to help locate a ____.

According to IBM, ____ has yielded significant benefits in the quality of the code and the speed with which programmers can write programs.

Program ____ use graphic symbols and relational operators (such as < for "less than" and = for "equal to") to portray the sequence of steps needed to fulfill the logic in that program, module, or method.

In a computer program, ____ are named memory locations that are defined for that particular program and are used to store the current value of data items used in the program.

In the program design step of the PDLC, the specifications developed during the problem analysis step are used to develop a(n) ____ for the program.

____ is a software development approach that continues the programming trend of breaking a software program into small and more manageable pieces that overlap in functionality as little as possible.

Two of the most significant approaches to programming are procedural programming and ____.

____ are notes within the actual program code that identify key features and steps of the program but that are written in such a way that the computer knows to ignore them when the program is executed.

A ____ is used to illustrate when, how, and in what order the statements in a computer program, module, or method are performed.

A(n) ____ occurs when the programmer has not followed the proper rules of the programming language being used.

-The figure above shows the ____ control structure.

____ errors occur when a formula is written incorrectly, when a mistake is made with a decision condition, or when the wrong variable name is used.

Tool such as Microsoft's ____ are helping to bridge different platforms and programming languages.