Code Maintainability Quiz

Why is maintainability important in software development?

• It allows multiple developers to understand and work on the code.

• It makes the code run faster.

• It reduces the need for documentation.

• It ensures that code is written quickly.

What is one benefit of adding comments to your code?

• It helps others understand the purpose of the code.

• It reduces the file size.

• It makes the code run faster.

• It hides the code from other developers.

How does proper indentation help in coding?

• It makes the code look colorful.

• It helps in understanding the structure and flow of the code.

• It reduces the number of lines of code.

• It makes the code run faster.

What is 'snake case' in naming conventions?

• A naming convention where each word is separated by an underscore.

• A naming convention where each word starts with a capital letter.

• A naming convention where all letters are capitalized.

• A naming convention where words are separated by hyphens.

What is 'camel case' in naming conventions?

• A naming convention where all letters are capitalized.

• A naming convention where words are separated by hyphens.

• A naming convention where each word is separated by an underscore.

• A naming convention where each word starts with a capital letter except the first one.

Why is it important to stick to one naming convention?

• It reduces the number of lines of code.

• It makes the code run faster.

• It ensures consistency and readability in the code.

• It makes the code look colorful.

What is one advantage of splitting code into subprograms?

• It reduces the file size.

• It allows for easier testing and debugging.

• It makes the code run faster.

• It hides the code from other developers.

How can subprograms help in debugging?

• They allow you to isolate and test small parts of the code.

• They make the code look colorful.

• They make the code run faster.

• They reduce the number of lines of code.

Which of the following is NOT a key maintainability practice?

• Using comments

• Proper indentation

• Splitting code into subprograms

• Using short variable names

What should you keep in mind to avoid an 'axe-wielding maniac' scenario?

• Write code that only you can understand.

• Write maintainable code that others can easily read and understand.

• Write code without any comments.

• Write code with inconsistent naming conventions.