P&L Unit 2

Which type of error causes a program to produce incorrect results, such as the sum of two values instead of the difference of two values?

• Syntax
• Logic
• RunTime
• System

An algorithm is the process of:

• devising a set of step-by-step instructions to solve a problem or perform a task
• using a pencil and paper to work through an existing program by hand 
• determining whether an existing program performs its intended task and works efficiently
• translating a program's instructions into machine language

Which type of error is usually identified by the compiler or interpreter?

• Syntax
• Logic
• Runtime
• System 

Which tool used to plan computer programs is an English-like representation of program steps?

• Debugging
• Flowchart
• Assembly
• Pseudocode

The general problem-solving strategy includes the following activities: understand the problem, devise a plan, test the plan, review the result and revise. What is the next step in the process?

• Return to step 1 and repeat the process until the solution is found
• create procedures needed to execute the solution
• create a series of statements using code
• return to step 2 and revise until the most efficient method is found

Which tool used to plan computer programs i a pictorial representation of program steps?

• Debugging
• Flowchart
• Assembly
• Pseudocode

Logical thinking is:

• the process of solving a problem
• progressively  moving from one connected thought to another
• systematic steps to correct an error
• the steps required to create a solution

There are ___ types of programming errors.

• 2
• 5
• 4
• 3

Which of the following is not a goal of testing?

• To determine if it performs as intended
• To determine if there are errors in the program
• To ensure that it solves the original problem
• To determine if the program works efficiently

What is not included in a testing plan?

• Debugging
• Desk Checking
• Testing individual components
• Creating new algorithms