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?

Improve mastery of the programming language and read great works in the language Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is a 'Code Smell'?

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

What is a 'code smell'?

An indicator of poor design or coding Signup and view all the answers

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

Duplicated code Signup and view all the answers

What does refactoring involve?

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

What do coding standards involve?

Standardizing elements like naming and formatting of program source code Signup and view all the answers

When is it recommended to adopt coding standards?

At the start of the project Signup and view all the answers

What is 'dead code'?

Code that is never executed Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What are coding standards also known as?

Coding styles or coding conventions Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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