Problem Solving Techniques Quiz

What is the main objective of understanding problem-solving for a computer problem?

• To define and implement standards system development strategy

• To calculate the volume of a cylinder

• To convert Fahrenheit to Celcius

• To identify odd or even numbers

What are the typical steps performed by a program?

• Gather input data, Process the input data, Display the results as output

• Calculate the average of three numbers, Identify odd or even numbers, Convert Fahrenheit to Celcius

• Compute the straight-line distance between two points, Compute and display the total costs of apples, Calculate the volume of a cylinder

• Define and implement standards system development strategy, Verify the program meets requirements, System and unit test

What is the purpose of Pseudo-code in problem-solving techniques?

• To develop and describe algorithms in an easy-to-understand way

• To calculate the average of three numbers

• To convert Fahrenheit to Celcius

• To identify odd or even numbers

What is the main function of a Flowchart in problem-solving techniques?

• To define and implement standards system development strategy

• To calculate the volume of a cylinder

• To identify odd or even numbers

• To represent an algorithm graphically and show the flow of control

What is the purpose of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?

• To convert Fahrenheit to Celcius

• To identify odd or even numbers

• To calculate the average of three numbers

• To define and implement standards system development strategy or life cycle model for developing the program

What are the constituent parts of all life cycle models?

• Development Algorithms, Pseudo-code, Flowchart, Top-down design

• System Requirements, Classical life cycle model, Verify the program meets requirements, Change over time

• Input, Processing, Output, Develop the solution

• Requirements-gathering phase, Design phase, Construction or implementation phase, Testing phase

What is the purpose of Development Algorithms in problem-solving techniques?

• To define the procedural logic of an algorithm in a simple, easy-to-understand way

• To calculate the average of three numbers

• To convert Fahrenheit to Celcius

• To identify odd or even numbers

How does the Construction or implementation phase contribute to the overall development process?

• To convert Fahrenheit to Celcius

• To identify odd or even numbers

• To calculate the average of three numbers

• To actually build the solution based on the design specifications

Why is testing considered a critical phase in the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?

• To define and implement standards system development strategy

• To calculate the volume of a cylinder

• To convert Fahrenheit to Celcius

• To ensure the developed program meets the requirements and functions correctly

What does this symbol represent?

• Start
• Sub
• Decision
• Process