Programming Concepts: Six Stages of Developing a Computer Program

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Which stage involves breaking down the problem into smaller steps?

Maintaining the program

Designing a solution to the problem (correct)

Defining the problem

Writing the program

What is the first step in developing a computer program according to the text?

Types of programming language

Documenting the program

Compiling, debugging, and testing the program

Defining the problem (correct)

Which stage involves determining what data is needed and how it should be manipulated?

Maintaining the program

Writing the program

Compiling, debugging, and testing the program

Designing a solution to the problem (correct)

What comes after writing the program in developing a computer program?

Documenting the program Signup and view all the answers

In which stage would you typically find the divide and conquer principle applied?

Designing a solution to the problem Signup and view all the answers

Which stage involves understanding what information is required for a solution?

Defining the problem Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of proper program documentation?

To guide programmers and system analysts during modifications Signup and view all the answers

When is it important to describe the problem clearly?

During the problem definitions phase Signup and view all the answers

Which is a crucial aspect during the planning phase of developing a computer program?

Producing flowcharts and pseudocode Signup and view all the answers

What is an important component when maintaining a computer program?

Fixing errors or bugs promptly Signup and view all the answers

Which documentation should include a description of the data inputs, outputs, and files used in a program?

Program description documentation Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in the test data of a program?

Data used to test the program's functionality Signup and view all the answers

What type of errors occur due to an improper use of program statements?

Semantic errors Signup and view all the answers

When do runtime errors occur in a computer program?

After a program is running Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of debugging in software development?

To identify and fix errors in the program Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of developing a computer program is related to ensuring the semantics are correctly implemented?

Testing Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for correcting programming errors promptly in a business environment?

To prevent disruptions to daily operations Signup and view all the answers

Which type of error is indicated by the compiler during the code compilation process?

Syntax errors Signup and view all the answers