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What was the origin of the term 'computer bug'?
What was the origin of the term 'computer bug'?
- The computer developed a fundamental design flaw.
- Technicians accidentally reconfigured the computer incorrectly.
- A moth flew into a computer and was zapped by high voltage. (correct)
- The Mark II computer at Harvard University encountered a mechanical failure.
Which of the following is NOT a synonym for 'computer bug' according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a synonym for 'computer bug' according to the text?
- Variance (correct)
- Fault
- Incidence
- Defect
What is cited as a source of problems in software development according to the text?
What is cited as a source of problems in software development according to the text?
- Malicious code
- Fundamental design flaws
- Misleading development tools
- Incomplete testing (correct)
What is highly likely about the future software development according to the text?
What is highly likely about the future software development according to the text?
What is NOT mentioned as a source of problems in software development according to the text?
What is NOT mentioned as a source of problems in software development according to the text?
What are some adverse effects of faulty software in transportation?
What are some adverse effects of faulty software in transportation?
Which programming fault caused the loop to be executed only once in Project Mercury's FORTRAN code?
Which programming fault caused the loop to be executed only once in Project Mercury's FORTRAN code?
What was the result of the missing else clause in the F-18 program's exception condition?
What was the result of the missing else clause in the F-18 program's exception condition?
What ambiguity led to Mr. Blodgett's auto insurance rate tripling?
What ambiguity led to Mr. Blodgett's auto insurance rate tripling?
What caused the shutdown of five nuclear power plants in the US in 1979?
What caused the shutdown of five nuclear power plants in the US in 1979?
