Question 1

New trends in programming 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 includes a common language runtime that allows code written in different programming languages to be compiled for and run on various platforms, including Windows, Linux, and macOS. Therefore, it helps bridge different platforms and programming languages. Visual Basic and ActiveX are programming languages and technologies developed by Microsoft, but they are not as widely used or versatile as the .NET framework. SQL is a domain-specific language for managing databases and is not directly related to bridging different platforms and languages.

Question 2

____ 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

The given description matches the concept of comments in programming. Comments are used to add notes and explanations within the code without affecting the execution of the program.

Question 3

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 specific programming language into machine language so that it can be executed. It goes through the entire code and translates it in one go, generating object code for each source code file, which is then linked to generate the executable.

Question 4

Programs created for mass distribution often have two stages of testing: an internal onsite test and one or more rounds of outside tests (called ____).
A)benchmark tests
B)bug tests
C)alpha tests
D)beta tests

Accepted Answer

The two stages of testing for mass distribution software are typically an internal alpha test followed by one or more rounds of beta tests where the software is distributed to outside testers. Choices A and B are not commonly used terms in software testing. Choice C is incorrect because the first stage is typically referred to as an alpha test, not benchmark test.

Question 5

____ 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 (Program Development Life Cycle) is problem analysis. This includes identifying the problem, defining its requirements, and determining the feasibility of the proposed solution. Only after this phase can the design, coding, and debugging phases take place.

Question 6

In a(n)____ check,the programmer "walks" through the program design,keeping track of the values of any loop counters and other variables in a tracing table to ensure the program does what it is intended to do.
A)desk
B)line
C)alpha
D)beta

Accepted Answer

A desk check is a manual process where the programmer simulates the execution of their program, tracking variables and logic flow to verify correctness before actual runtime.

Question 7

____ 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 8

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 code one line at a time, unlike a compiler that creates a complete object module for the program. Assemblers convert assembly language programs into machine language, and generators are not a common term in programming.

Question 9

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 is a mistake in the structure of the code, such as a missing semicolon or a misspelled keyword, that violates the rules of the programming language. A logic error, on the other hand, is a mistake in the algorithm or the logic of the program, while an assembly error pertains to the low-level language used in microprocessors. A coding error is a more general term that can encompass both syntax and logic errors.

Question 10

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 dummy print statements are used to locate logic errors, which are errors that occur when the code functions correctly, but produces unexpected or undesired results. Syntax errors occur when the code violates the rules of the programming language, compile-time errors occur when the code cannot be compiled, and rules errors are not a common term in programming.

Question 11

With the ____,the instructions in the loop are repeated as long as a certain condition is false.
A)do while structure
B)if-then-else structure
C)selection control structure
D)do until structure

Accepted Answer

The "do until" structure is a loop that will continue to execute the instructions within it until a certain condition is met (i.e., until the condition is no longer false). This makes it the best choice for the given scenario. The other options (A, B, and C) involve different control structures that would not necessarily repeat instructions until a condition is false.

Question 12

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

AOP (Aspect Oriented Programming) has yielded significant benefits in the quality of the code and the speed with which programmers can write programs, according to IBM. AOP is a programming paradigm that aims to increase modularity by allowing separation of cross-cutting concerns, such as logging or security, from the functional code.

Question 13

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,how,and...

Question 14

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 use graphic symbols and relational operators to portray the sequence of steps in a program or process. Structure charts, pseudocode, and models may also be used in programming, but they do not rely on the same visual representation as flowcharts.

Question 15

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

A sequence control structure is a basic programming concept in which statements are executed one after the other in a specified order. This is the simplest type of control structure and is used frequently in programming.

Question 16

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 recorded use of the word "bug" in the context of computing was in September 1945 when a moth caused a temporary failure in the Mark II computer at Harvard University. The term "debugging" was subsequently used to refer to the process of finding and fixing errors in computer software. The ENIAC and UNIVAC were later computers, and the Apple II was introduced in the 1970s, long after the term "bug" had already been established in the computing field.

Question 17

____ is a broad term to describe creating and managing an application throughout its entire lifecycle-from design through testing.
A)Rapid application development (RAD)
B)Program development life cycle (PDLC)
C)Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)
D)Application software development life cycle (ASDLC)

Accepted Answer

Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) is a comprehensive approach to managing software development, testing, deployment, and maintenance throughout its entire lifecycle. It includes activities such as requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance and support. ALM provides a framework for teams to collaborate, iterate, and improve the software development process. The other options provided are incomplete or narrow in scope compared to ALM.

Question 18

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

The specifications developed during the problem analysis step are used to develop an algorithm for the program. An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure for solving a problem, and it serves as the roadmap for the program design phase. Flowcharts and modules may be used to help visualize and organize the algorithm, but they are not the primary output of the program design step. An object is typically used in object-oriented programming and is not a necessary component of all programs.

Question 19

-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 20

A(n)____ occurs when a do while condition never becomes false or a do until condition never becomes true.
A)repetition loop
B)coded loop
C)if-then-else loop
D)infinite loop

Accepted Answer

An infinite loop is a loop that does not terminate because its termination condition is never met. In the case of a do while loop, this occurs when the condition is always true; in a do until loop, it occurs when the condition is always false. This can cause the program to become unresponsive, and it is important to avoid writing code that can result in an infinite loop.

Quiz 13: Program Development and Programming Languages

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

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

Programs created for mass distribution often have two stages of testing: an internal onsite test and one or more rounds of outside tests (called ____) .

____ is the first phase of the PDLC.

In a(n) ____ check,the programmer "walks" through the program design,keeping track of the values of any loop counters and other variables in a tracing table to ensure the program does what it is intended to do.

____ 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.

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

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

With the ____,the instructions in the loop are repeated as long as a certain condition is false.

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

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

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 ____ 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.

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

____ is a broad term to describe creating and managing an application throughout its entire lifecycle-from design through testing.

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.

-The figure above shows the ____ control structure.

A(n) ____ occurs when a do while condition never becomes false or a do until condition never becomes true.