Program Development Quiz

What is a program?

• A type of computer hardware

• A method of debugging

• An organized list of instructions

• A list of random instructions

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good program?

• Accuracy

• Readability

• Complexity

• Efficiency

What does maintainability in programming refer to?

• The amount of memory used

• The speed of the program

• The ease of making amendments to the program

• The ability to run on different platforms

Which of the following is a precaution to take in program development?

• Avoid testing

• Ignore debugging

• Skip documentation

• Be patient

What is the first step in program development?

• Coding

• Testing

• Problem Definition

• Problem Analysis

What is the purpose of desk checking?

• To write the code

• To test the algorithm for correctness

• To document the program

• To define the problem

What does flexibility in a program mean?

• The ability to run on multiple devices

• The ability to handle changes without rewriting

• The speed of execution

• The amount of code written

Which of the following is a type of program error?

• Variable error

• Documentation error

• Syntax error

• Memory error

What is incremental code development?

• Documenting the code after completion

• Ignoring errors until the end

• Writing all code at once

• Adding small pieces of code and testing

What should you do if you are unsure about how a language construct works?

• Double check the documentation

• Ask a friend

• Make an assumption

• Ignore it