Software Implementation and Programming Languages Quiz
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What is the primary role of a programming language in building software?

  • Representing the nexus of design and structure
  • Improving the mastery of the developer
  • Translating the designed model of the software system into runnable behavior (correct)
  • Enhancing the readability of the code
  • Why is studying programming languages important for a software engineer?

  • The programming language represents the nexus of design and structure (correct)
  • It improves the mastery of the developer
  • It enhances the readability of the code
  • It helps in understanding the rules of the language
  • What are some properties that are affected when software behaves correctly but is poorly written?

  • Understandability and readability
  • Readability and efficiency
  • Maintainability and readability (correct)
  • Maintainability and understandability
  • What is identified as an essential step in becoming a better developer of code?

    <p>Improving mastery of the programming language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is one of the best ways to learn a programming language?

    <p>Start by reading great code written by someone else</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Code Smell' refer to in the context of software development?

    <p>Indications in the source code that may indicate a deeper problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a code smell indicate?

    <p>The need for refactoring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a sequence of source code that occurs more than once?

    <p>Duplicated code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for code that is never executed?

    <p>Dead code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a lazy method in the context of coding?

    <p>A method that performs unnecessary tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do coding standards involve standardizing?

    <p>The aesthetic appearance of the code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should the adoption of coding standards be done?

    <p>At the start of the project</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of coding standards?

    <p>To standardize and improve the quality of the code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element of programming language use involves coding standards?

    <p>Length and style of comments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What indicates the need for refactoring in software development?

    <p>Visible signs such as duplicated or dead code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a message chain in programming?

    <p>A series of related methods or functions called in succession</p> Signup and view all the answers

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