8,Error checking and testing

Multiple Choice

What is the main reason a program should be checked for errors before being published?

• To make it look more professional

• To ensure it runs correctly and gives accurate results

• To make it shorter and faster

• To make it easier to read

Multiple Choice

A computer can automatically detect logic errors and fix them.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Why is error checking considered important in computer programming?

• Because it helps programs run faster

• Because it ensures programs are free of errors before running or publishing

• Because it makes programs look more professional

• Because it reduces the size of the program

Multiple Choice

What is a logic error?

• A mistake in the program rules that prevents it from running

• A design fault that makes the program run but give incorrect output

• An error in hardware connection

• A missing file or driver

Multiple Choice

What happens when a syntax error occurs?

• a) The program produces the wrong output

• b) The program skips the line with the error

• c) The program stops running completely

• d) The computer automatically corrects it

Multiple Choice

A syntax error means your code has a 'grammar' mistake or you used symbols/operations incorrectly

• True
• False

Open Ended

Explain the difference between a logic error and a syntax error in programming.

Multiple Choice

When checking for errors in a program, what should you look for regarding variable names?

• Variable names should be in uppercase

• Variable names should be consistent and correct throughout

• Variable names should be as short as possible

• Variable names should always start with a number

Multiple Choice

A process where the programmer reviews the code and fixes these problems.

• Collaborating
• Recoding
• Looping
• Debugging