Understanding Computer Bugs and Debugging

What is a computer bug?

• A type of insect that affects computers

• A mistake or problem in a code

• A virus that attacks computer hardware

• A software update

What is the process of finding and fixing mistakes in code called?

• Compiling

• Programming

• Debugging

• Coding

In the interactive example, what was the first step in debugging the code with shapes?

• Grouping shapes by color

• Changing the shapes

• Adding more shapes

• Removing all shapes

What was incorrect in the algorithm example?

• The steps were too short

• The steps were too long

• There were missing steps

• The steps were out of order

What can bugs in an algorithm cause?

• The algorithm to be more complex

• The algorithm to be more efficient

• The algorithm to be out of order

• The algorithm to run faster

Why is it important to be persistent when debugging?

• Because bugs fix themselves over time

• Because it helps you learn new programming languages

• Because it ensures that all mistakes are found and corrected

• Because it makes the code run faster

What can computer programmers do when they feel frustrated?

• Take a break or walk

• Give up on the task

• Ignore the bug

• Delete the code

What is the main goal of debugging?

• To delete the entire code

• To find and fix errors in the code

• To create new bugs

• To make the code run slower

What should you do if you can't find a bug in your code?

• Rewrite the entire code

• Keep trying and don't give up

• Stop trying and move on

• Ask someone else to do it

What is one way to calm down when debugging becomes frustrating?

• Ignore the problem

• Throw away the computer

• Take deep breaths

• Yell at the computer