Programming and Software Design Questions

What does it mean if a program is robust?

• It can handle errors gracefully and continue to operate.

• It runs faster than other programs.

• It uses less memory than other programs.

• It has a user-friendly interface.

What does it mean if a program is Fit for Purpose?

• It meets the required specifications and functions as intended.

• It is designed to be user-friendly and easy to navigate.

• It is cost-effective and within budget.

• It is innovative and uses the latest technology.

Where in a computer are variables for a running program stored?

• In the CPU

• In the Hard Drive

• In the RAM

• In the Graphics Card

What would be the outputs for a programme for finding a username in an array?

• The index of the username in the array

• A boolean indicating if the username is found

• The username itself

• An error message if the username is not found

What technique is used primarily for designing a user interface?

• Wireframe

• Mockup

• Prototype

• Storyboard

What is the equivalent Python code for the SQA Reference language statement: DECLARE response INITIALLY TRUE?

• response = True

• response == True

• DECLARE response = True

• INITIALLY response = True

What are the 3 pre-defined functions covered by the nat 5 course?

• Input, Output, and Process

• Round, Len, Random

• Read, Write, and Execute

• Start, Stop, and Pause

What is the equivalent Python code for the SQA Reference language: FOR loop FROM 0 to 4 DO?

• for i in range(5):

• for i in range(4):

• for i in range(1, 5):

• for i in range(1, 4):

What function would be used to code a programme to return the results of a coin toss?

• random.choice(['Heads', 'Tails'])

• random.randint(0, 1)

• random.random()

• random.uniform(0, 1)

Give a line of code that might be used to keep a running total in a program.

• Total = total + number / SET total TO total + number

• Total = total - number

• Total = total * number

• Total = total / number