Software Development Chapter 6

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What is required when a different math equation is presented for a program?

Creating a new program (correct)

Using a universal software framework

Changing programming languages

Updating existing programs

Why do computers need preprogrammed software packages?

They can think independently

To perform tasks automatically

For people to communicate with them (correct)

To reduce their processing power

What is the approximate number of lines of code in Windows 10?

65 million lines (correct)

10 million lines

100,000 lines

1 million lines

Which term is used interchangeably with programmers in the content?

Developers Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of programming languages is compared to the rules of different spoken languages?

Grammar and syntax Signup and view all the answers

What do most developers typically specialize in?

One or two languages Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of software developers when writing code?

To achieve desired functionality with minimal code Signup and view all the answers

What must a person do if they want to pursue programming?

Explore available courses and materials Signup and view all the answers

What is assembly language primarily used for?

Providing direct instructions to hardware Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes assembly code from other programming languages?

It is specific to processor architectures Signup and view all the answers

In what roles has assembly language been utilized historically?

Operating systems and spreadsheet software Signup and view all the answers

What is a common advantage of using assembly language?

It can be faster than higher-level languages Signup and view all the answers

What does a programmer use to translate assembly code into machine code?

Assembler Signup and view all the answers

What binary unit consists of eight bits?

Byte Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a downside of programming in assembly language?

It can be more complex for disassembly than high-level code Signup and view all the answers

Why might virus programmers use assembly language?

It operates closer to the hardware Signup and view all the answers

What are the two distinct states of a conventional light switch?

On and off Signup and view all the answers

What is the decimal value of the binary addition 1 + 1?

10 Signup and view all the answers

What decimal values can be represented using one byte?

0 to 255 Signup and view all the answers

How does binary counting differ from decimal counting when the value exceeds its limit?

It resets the last digit and adds another digit. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents a binary value to decimal conversion for 100?

4 Signup and view all the answers

What position in a byte does the leftmost bit represent?

Value of 128 Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of adding binary 10 and binary 1?

11 Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of the binary representation 10010001 in decimal?

145 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary limitation of standard ASCII?

It only supports a limited set of Latin characters and symbols. Signup and view all the answers

How many characters does Unicode currently support?

136,755 Signup and view all the answers

Which Unicode standard uses 16 bits to allow for 65,536 characters?

UTF-16 Signup and view all the answers

In assembly coding, what is a critical aspect to know regarding the processor?

The version specific to the processor's platform. Signup and view all the answers

What binary code sequence represents the command to move the number 42 into memory register AL?

10110000 00101010 Signup and view all the answers

What does the hexadecimal representation B0 2A signify?

Move into memory register AL the number 42. Signup and view all the answers

Which option describes the format of standard ASCII?

Uses only 8 bits. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the challenges involved in coding in assembly?

Knowing memory segmentation and processor codes. Signup and view all the answers

What does the mnemonic MOV represent in assembly language?

Move Signup and view all the answers

What symbol is used to denote a comment in assembly language?

; Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a valid programming structure mentioned in the content?

Comments Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the line 'mov eax, 4' in the assembly program provided?

To perform a system call Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical first program taught in programming classes?

Display 'Hello, world!' Signup and view all the answers

What does the directive 'global _start' signify in the assembly code?

It indicates the program's entry point Signup and view all the answers

What is typically the difference between compiled languages and interpreted languages?

Compiled languages are faster but harder to write. Signup and view all the answers

In which section is the message 'Hello, world!' defined in the assembly program?

section.data Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in creating a program using a compiled language?

Write the application in a programming language Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following file extensions is commonly associated with executed compiled programs in Windows?

.exe Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following programming languages is NOT considered a compiled language?

Python Signup and view all the answers

What does the syntax of Java use to denote code blocks?

Braces {} Signup and view all the answers

In the context of writing comments in Java, which of the following is true?

Comments are preceded by double slashes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was commonly used in the past as a compiled programming language?

BASIC Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a compiler in using a compiled programming language?

To convert code to machine code Signup and view all the answers

What does the source code for 'Hello, world!' in Java print?

Hello, world! Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 6: Software Development

Exam Objectives Covered: 1.1 Compare and contrast notational systems, 1.2 Compare and contrast fundamental data types, 4.1 Compare and contrast programming language categories, 4.2 Use programming organizational techniques and interpret logic
1.1 Notational Systems:
- Binary (base-2) uses 1s and 0s
- Hexadecimal (base-16) uses 0-9 and A-F
- Decimal (base-10) uses 0-9
- Data representation is crucial in computer science
- ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) represents characters using numerical codes
- Unicode provides a broader set of characters, including many non-English characters
1.2 Fundamental Data Types:
- Char represents one character
- Strings are sequences of characters enclosed in quotes
- Numbers are for numerical data
- Integers are whole numbers
- Floats are numbers with decimals
- Boolean represents true or false values (1 or 0)
4.1 Programming Language Categories:
- Interpreted languages run instructions one at a time
- Scripting languages are for automating tasks or quick scripts
- Compiled languages translate entire code into machine code, which runs very quickly
- Query languages are designed to pull information from databases efficiently
4.2 Programming Organizational Techniques:
- Organizational techniques are necessary for large programs
- Pseudocode and flowcharts are used to visualize and organize
4.3 Programming Concepts:
- Pseudocode and flowcharts as mentioned above allow developers to organize code.
- Identifiers
- Variables
- Constants
- Containers
- Arrays
- Vectors
- Functions
- Objects
- Properties
- Attributes
- Methods

Additional Concepts

Binary: The base-2 numbering system used by computers (1s and 0s) is essential for understanding how computers process data
Hexadecimal: A base-16 numbering system frequently used in programming and digital technology, often for representing colors, addressing memory locations, and so on.
Data Types: Understanding data types (integer, float, string, Boolean, char) is critical when writing programs.
Programming Languages: This page describes high-level (compiled and interpreted) languages, which are easier to use than assembly (low level), which deals directly with the computer hardware more efficiently.
Programming Logic: Understanding how programs make decisions (branching, conditional statements) and repeat tasks (loops) is crucial when constructing complex programs. The difference between if, else if, and else statements are part of making complex choices.
Containers: Arrays, vectors, and other structures for storing and managing large amounts of data
Functions and Methods: Code blocks that perform specific tasks
Objects and Classes: OOP concepts for grouping data and behavior together
Organizational Techniques: Flowcharts and pseudocode for planning and visualizing program flow
Query Languages: Special languages, like SQL, for interacting with data stored in databases

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This quiz covers essential concepts in software development, focusing on notational systems and fundamental data types. Key topics include binary, hexadecimal, and decimal representations, as well as character encoding systems like ASCII and Unicode. Test your understanding of data types, programming languages, and organizational techniques.