Program Development Cycle and Algorithm Evaluation Quiz
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What is the main purpose of the Program Development Cycle?

  • To analyze the user's needs and requirements (correct)
  • To write code and document the program
  • To test and debug the program
  • To define the problem and plan a solution

    • Which of the following is NOT one of the general steps most programs follow?

  • Process
  • Input
  • Analyze (correct)
  • Output

    • What is the difference between testing and debugging?

  • Testing and debugging are the same process
  • Testing is removing errors, debugging is finding errors
  • Testing is finding errors, debugging is removing errors (correct)
  • Testing is writing the code, debugging is organizing the documentation

    • What is the purpose of external documentation?

    <p>To allow another programmer to understand the code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a step in the Program Development Cycle?

    <p>Maintain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of internal documentation within a code file?

    <p>To describe the details and implementation of the program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an algorithm?

    <p>Provides a high-level description using natural language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which programming construct is used to perform different actions based on a specific condition?

    <p>Conditional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the debugging process in programming?

    <p>To identify and fix errors in a program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a data type in programming?

    <p>Algorithm</p> Signup and view all the answers

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