Managing Program Complexity Flashcard

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What is program complexity?

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The intricacy of the logic, data, and structure within a program

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Which of the following is a consequence of unmanaged program complexity? Options: Increased program speed, Simplified debugging, Easier maintenance, Bugs and errors

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Bugs and errors

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What is modularization in the context of managing program complexity?

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Breaking down the program into smaller, independent modules

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How does abstraction help in managing program complexity?

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By allowing programmers to work with high-level concepts

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What is code reusability?

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Writing generic, reusable code that can be applied in multiple parts of the program

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What is encapsulation?

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Bundling data and methods into a single unit

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Why is documentation important in managing program complexity?

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It improves readability and understanding.

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What is the benefit of using the right algorithms and data structures?

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Reduces execution time and memory usage

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What is the purpose of testing and debugging?

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To ensure each part of the program works as intended

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What is refactoring?

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Improving the structure of the code without changing its functionality.