CrashCourse Computer Science Quiz

Who coined the term 'Software Engineering'?

• Grace Hopper

• Alan Turing

• Bill Gates

• Margaret Hamilton

Why is it beneficial to break big programs into smaller functions?

• It allows many people to work simultaneously.

• It eliminates the need for debugging.

• It makes the code run faster.

• It reduces the need for documentation.

What is the main benefit of breaking big programs into smaller functions?

• It eliminates the need for debugging.

• It reduces the need for documentation.

• It makes the code run faster.

• It allows many people to work on different parts simultaneously.

What is the main idea behind Object-Oriented Programming?

• To write code in a single file.

• To package functional units into nested objects.

• To avoid using functions.

• To write code without any comments.

What is the main idea behind Object-Oriented Programming?

• To write code in a single file.

• To package functional units into nested objects.

• To write code without any comments.

• To avoid using functions.

What does an API allow programmers to do?

• Write code without syntax errors.

• Compile code faster.

• Avoid using functions.

• Interact across various parts of the code.

What is the role of an API in software development?

• To write code without syntax errors.

• To avoid using functions.

• To compile code faster.

• To allow programmers to interact across various parts of the code.

What is an Integrated Development Environment (IDE)?

• A type of programming language.

• A tool for writing, organizing, compiling, and testing code.

• A method for debugging code.

• A way to document code.

What is the main function of an IDE?

• To provide tools for writing, organizing, compiling, and testing code.

• To document code.

• To write code without syntax errors.

• To debug code.

Why is documentation important in programming?

• It reduces the size of the code.

• It eliminates the need for testing.

• It makes the code run faster.

• It helps programmers understand and maintain code.