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?

<p>Documenting the program (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Designing a solution to the problem (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Defining the problem (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of proper program documentation?

<p>To guide programmers and system analysts during modifications (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is it important to describe the problem clearly?

<p>During the problem definitions phase (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Producing flowcharts and pseudocode (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an important component when maintaining a computer program?

<p>Fixing errors or bugs promptly (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Program description documentation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Data used to test the program's functionality (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Semantic errors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When do runtime errors occur in a computer program?

<p>After a program is running (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of debugging in software development?

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

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

<p>Testing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To prevent disruptions to daily operations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Syntax errors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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