10 Questions
What was the origin of the term 'computer bug'?
A moth flew into a computer and was zapped by high voltage.
Which of the following is NOT a synonym for 'computer bug' according to the text?
Variance
What is cited as a source of problems in software development according to the text?
Incomplete testing
What is highly likely about the future software development according to the text?
It will not be significantly better than current software.
What is NOT mentioned as a source of problems in software development according to the text?
Inadequate hardware maintenance
What are some adverse effects of faulty software in transportation?
Deaths, delays, sudden acceleration, and inability to brake
Which programming fault caused the loop to be executed only once in Project Mercury's FORTRAN code?
DO i=1.10
What was the result of the missing else clause in the F-18 program's exception condition?
The plane crashed
What ambiguity led to Mr. Blodgett's auto insurance rate tripling?
His age being interpreted as 101 instead of 1
What caused the shutdown of five nuclear power plants in the US in 1979?
A simulation program design error
Test your knowledge about software testing and verification with this quiz covering the basics of computer bugs, including a historical anecdote about the first computer bug at Harvard University in 1947.
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