7.1 Program Development Life Cycle Cambridge IGCSE 0478

What is the first stage of the program development life cycle?

• Analysis

• Coding

• Testing

• Design

What is the main purpose of the analysis stage?

• To identify and understand the problem and requirements.

• To write the program code.

• To create test cases.

• To produce the final software product.

In which stage is pseudocode commonly used?

• Design

• Analysis

• Coding

• Testing

What is a key activity in the coding stage?

• Writing the actual program code.

• Creating flowcharts and structure diagrams.

• Identifying user requirements.

• Preparing test data.

Which stage ensures that a program meets its intended requirements and functions correctly?

• Testing

• Coding

• Analysis

• Design

What tool is commonly used during the design phase?

• Flowcharts

• Debuggers

• Compilers

• User manuals

What is the purpose of iterative testing?

• To repeatedly test and refine the program.

• To ensure the program works on only one attempt.

• To test the program after it has been released.

• To write new features into the program.

Which of the following occurs during the design stage?

• Creating structure diagrams and pseudocode.

• Writing and executing program code.

• Debugging and fixing errors.

• Preparing user documentation.

What is NOT a key stage of the program development life cycle?

• Marketing

• Coding

• Analysis

• Testing

Why is testing an important stage in program development?

• It helps identify and fix errors before deployment.

• It allows users to add their own code to the program.

• It determines the program’s design structure.