Programming Terms and Definitions

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What is the primary purpose of the analysis stage in the program development lifecycle?

To test the program code using test data

To identify the problem and requirements (correct)

To write program code solutions

To draw flowcharts to solve the problem

What is the term for the removal of details in the analysis stage?

Iteration

Abstraction (correct)

Selection

Decomposition

What is the purpose of pseudocode in the design stage?

To write statements to solve the problem (correct)

To draw flowcharts to solve the problem

To test the program code using test data

To write program code solutions

What type of operators are used for decisions in a program?

Logical and boolean operators Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the repetition of a sequence of steps in a program?

Iteration Signup and view all the answers

What is a program?

A list of instructions that does a specific task Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of tracing (dry run)?

To manually exercise an algorithm step-by-step Signup and view all the answers

What is a flowchart?

A diagram that designs the steps of a program by using a standard set of symbols Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a variable and a constant?

A variable contains a value that can change during the execution of a program, while a constant contains a value that does not change Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of comments in pseudocode?

To explain the code Signup and view all the answers

What is a trace table used for?

To record the value of a variable each time it changes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of abstraction in problem analysis?

Simplifying the problem by selecting essential elements Signup and view all the answers

What is decomposition in problem analysis?

Breaking down a complex problem into smaller parts Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of iterative testing in coding?

Conducting tests on each sub-system until it performs as required Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using meaningful identifiers in a program?

To clearly identify the purpose of variables, constants, arrays, procedures and functions Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of testing in the software development process?

To ensure all completed tasks work together as specified in the program design Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of structure diagrams in design?

To visually represent the program's structure and organization Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of stepwise refinement in top-down design?

The process of breaking down a system into smaller sub-systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a structure chart?

To show the design of a computer system in a hierarchical way Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of arithmetic operators in programming?

To perform calculations and arithmetic operations Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using procedures and functions in a program?

To avoid repeated code and simplify logic Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the breaking down of a computer system into a set of sub-systems?

Top-down design Signup and view all the answers

What is the component part of a system that refers to the data that needs to be stored in files for future use?

Storage Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Boolean operators?

To form a more complex expression Signup and view all the answers

What type of data can be used in 150 mathematical operations?

Integer Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a sequential statement?

Statements that are executed one after another according to their order Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a Boolean data type?

Data with two possible values Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an assignment statement?

To change the value of a variable or an element in an array Signup and view all the answers