Software Implementation and Programming Languages Quiz
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What does building software involve?

  • Developing hardware components for the software system
  • Creating a visual representation of the software system
  • Translating the designed model of the software system into a runnable behavior using a programming language (correct)
  • Analyzing user feedback for the software system

    • Is the study of programming languages important for software engineers?

  • No, because it has little impact on the overall software development process
  • No, as it is unrelated to software development
  • Yes, for understanding user requirements
  • Yes, as the programming language represents the nexus of design and structure (correct)

    • What are some properties that are affected when software behaves correctly but is poorly written?

  • Efficiency, Scalability, Security
  • Maintainability, Readability, Understandability (correct)
  • Portability, Usability, Reliability
  • Flexibility, Robustness, Performance

    • What is the best way to become a better developer of code?

    <p>Improve mastery of the programming language and read great works in the language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the best ways to learn a programming language?

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

    What is a 'Code Smell'?

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

    What is a 'code smell'?

    <p>An indicator of poor design or coding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a code smell as mentioned in the text?

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

    What does refactoring involve?

    <p>Improving some feature of the software, evidenced by the code smell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do coding standards involve?

    <p>Standardizing elements like naming and formatting of program source code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is it recommended to adopt coding standards?

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

    What is 'dead code'?

    <p>Code that is never executed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'lazy method' as mentioned in the text?

    <p>A method that does not do enough to justify its existence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are coding standards also known as?

    <p>Coding styles or coding conventions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is adoption of coding standards not recommended mid-project?

    <p>It is much easier to conform at the start of the project</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a message chain refer to as per the given text?

    <p>[getA().getB().getC().getD().getE().doIt()]</p> Signup and view all the answers

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