Software Development Processes Quiz

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What is the main difference between interpreted programs and compiled programs?

Interpreted programs translate quicker than compiled programs. (correct)
Compiled programs translate quicker than interpreted programs.
Compiled programs have slower execution speed than interpreted programs.
Interpreted programs have slower execution speed than compiled programs.

In pseudocode, how is the conversion of a price from British pounds into Dollars represented?

DollarPrice = 1.62 * PoundPrice
LET DollarPrice = 1.62 * PoundPrice (correct)
Convert DollarPrice = 1.62 * PoundPrice
SET DollarPrice = 1.62 * PoundPrice

What is the purpose of the 'INPUT' operation in programming?

To output the final result
To get data into the program (correct)
To compute a value
To store data in memory

What type of data includes whole numbers like 10, -45, and 0?

Numeric data (B) Signup and view all the answers

In data processing, what does the statement 'Set DollarPrice = 1.62 * PoundPrice' represent?

Data computation operation (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which section of programming documentation specifies how to convert a price from British pounds into dollars?

Pseudocode (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of external documentation in software development?

To provide a user's guide and system administrator's guide (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of error occurs when the program runs but does not produce the expected results?

Logic error (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic of structured programming?

Combining topdown design, modularity, and accepted control structures (B) Signup and view all the answers

In pseudocode, what is the purpose of a HIPO chart?

To detail the program's logic and hierarchy visually (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of testing involves detecting syntax errors like wrong grammar and misspellings?

Alpha testing (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does selection control structure in programming involve?

Branching based on conditions to execute statements selectively (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does a HIPO Chart show?

The relationship between modules in a program (A) Signup and view all the answers

When is the appropriate time to start coding in a programming project?

After a solid algorithm has been developed (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of internal documentation in programming?

To explain the logic and decision processes to other programmers (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should the length of modules typically be in a HIPO Chart?

Less than 1 page per module (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which part of a programming project should be prioritized to prevent issues during coding?

Designing a solid algorithm (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized before starting coding in a programming project?

Putting effort into designing the algorithm (D) Signup and view all the answers