Program Development and Maintenance

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What is the primary purpose of an algorithm?

To visualize the flow of data through processing systems

To specify the output of a program

To develop a diagram to represent the flow of data

To provide a step-by-step procedure to solve a problem (correct)

What is the key characteristic of operations used in developing an algorithm?

They should be abstract and require advanced mathematical concepts

They should be random and unpredictable

They should be basic and can be done exactly in a finite amount of time (correct)

They should be complex and time-consuming

What is the purpose of the decision-making step in an algorithm?

To make a choice based on a condition or criteria (correct)

To determine the output of the algorithm

To specify the input values

To visualize the flow of data

What is a flowchart used for?

To visualize the flow of data through processing systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using a flowchart in algorithm development?

It provides a visual representation of the program's logic Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of problem-solving in algorithm development?

To find a step-by-step procedure to solve a problem Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary benefit of using flowcharts for program design?

Simplified maintenance of programs Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of using flowcharts for representing program logic?

It oversimplifies complex program logic Signup and view all the answers

When would a flowchart need to be completely redrawn?

When alterations are made to the program logic Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge of reproducing flowcharts?

Flowchart symbols cannot be typed Signup and view all the answers

What is the final step in the program design process?

Writing the code Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of using flowcharts in coding?

It makes the coding process easier Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a flowchart in solving problems?

To show the sequence of operations in a system Signup and view all the answers

What does a flowline (arrowhead) in a flowchart represent?

The order of operation of a process Signup and view all the answers

What is represented by a rectangle in a flowchart?

A set of operations that change data Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a decision symbol in a flowchart?

To determine which path the program will take Signup and view all the answers

What is the common shape used to represent a terminal in a flowchart?

Oval or rounded (fillet) rectangle Signup and view all the answers

What are flowcharts used for in various fields?

For analyzing, designing, documenting, or managing a process or program Signup and view all the answers