Question 1

Which of the following, as illustrated in the accompanying figure, tells the program which action to take, based on a certain condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  sequence control structure 
B)  selection control structure 
C)  repetition control structure 
D)  compliance control structure 
A)  sequence control structure 
B)  selection control structure 
C)  repetition control structure 
D)  compliance control structure

Question 2

A syntax error is a flaw in the design of a program that causes inaccurate results.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

PowerBuilder includes a consistent interface, wizards, and many other features that enable programmewrs to develop applications quickly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is extreme programming?

Accepted Answer

A)  a proposal that programmers should immediately begin coding and testing solutions as soon as requirements are defined 
B)  a movement towards creating real-language codes that can be manipulated by users with no programming experience 
C)  a language type that enables graphics and interaction to be easily coded into and quickly downloaded onto Web pages 
D)  an annual competition among programmers where they are presented with a challenge and must come up with a solution quickly and efficiently 
A)  a proposal that programmers should immediately begin coding and testing solutions as soon as requirements are defined 
B)  a movement towards creating real-language codes that can be manipulated by users with no programming experience 
C)  a language type that enables graphics and interaction to be easily coded into and quickly downloaded onto Web pages 
D)  an annual competition among programmers where they are presented with a challenge and must come up with a solution quickly and efficiently

Question 5

Two common types of selection control structures are the do-while and do-until.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT SQL be used for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  to define a database and its structure 
B)  to create programs using sequential steps 
C)  to access Web-based templates and code 
D)  to create wizards that help with the programming process 
A)  to define a database and its structure 
B)  to create programs using sequential steps 
C)  to access Web-based templates and code 
D)  to create wizards that help with the programming process

Question 7

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is pseudocode?

Accepted Answer

A)  a design tool used to show logic graphically 
B)  data used in a secure testing environment 
C)  a condensed form of English used to convey program logic 
D)  a malicious program disguised as something useful 
A)  a design tool used to show logic graphically 
B)  data used in a secure testing environment 
C)  a condensed form of English used to convey program logic 
D)  a malicious program disguised as something useful

Question 8

The do-while control structure normally is used when occurrence of an event is quantifiable and predictable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which company developed the Java programming language?

Accepted Answer

A)  Microsoft 
B)  Oracle 
C)  Sun Microsystems 
D)  Bell Laboratories 
A)  Microsoft 
B)  Oracle 
C)  Sun Microsystems 
D)  Bell Laboratories

Question 10

____________________ is a visual programming language that allows programmers easily to build complex task-oriented object-based programs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is a visual programming language that...

Question 11

With a(n) ____________________ language, as shown in the accompanying figure, the second generation of programming languages, a programmer writes instructions using symbolic instruction codes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of With a(n) ____________________ language, as shown in...

Question 12

A functional language is a programming language whose natural programming structure is useful in mathematical programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Syntax errors will be caused by all of the following EXCEPT ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  misspelling a command 
B)  leaving out required punctuation 
C)  typing command words out of order 
D)  using the wrong control structure 
A)  misspelling a command 
B)  leaving out required punctuation 
C)  typing command words out of order 
D)  using the wrong control structure

Question 14

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is a Web application that combines services from two or more sources, creating a new application?

Accepted Answer

A)  a interface 
B)  an applet 
C)  a sandbox 
D)  a mashup 
A)  a interface 
B)  an applet 
C)  a sandbox 
D)  a mashup

Question 15

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is not true about programming languages?

Accepted Answer

A)  C++ is commonly used to develop database and Web applications. 
B)  A programmer needs C programming experience to be a successful C++ programmer. 
C)  C# is a standard for Web applications and XML-based Web services. 
D)  F# combines object-oriented and functional languages. 
A)  C++ is commonly used to develop database and Web applications. 
B)  A programmer needs C programming experience to be a successful C++ programmer. 
C)  C# is a standard for Web applications and XML-based Web services. 
D)  F# combines object-oriented and functional languages.

Question 16

Two forms of the repetition control structure are the if-then-else and the case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

As shown in the accompanying figure, which of the following graphically shows the logic in a solution algorithm?

Accepted Answer

A)  flowchart 
B)  case control structure 
C)  comment structure 
D)  prototype 
A)  flowchart 
B)  case control structure 
C)  comment structure 
D)  prototype

Question 18

A(n) ____________________ is an interpreted program that runs on the server.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is an interpreted program that...

Question 19

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is not true about XML?

Accepted Answer

A)  XML combines the Web page content with its formatting so that it can be viewed in multiple forms. 
B)  Wireless devices use a subset of XML called WML. 
C)  XSL is a language that works with XML. 
D)  Two applications of XML are RSS 2.0 and ATOM. 
A)  XML combines the Web page content with its formatting so that it can be viewed in multiple forms. 
B)  Wireless devices use a subset of XML called WML. 
C)  XSL is a language that works with XML. 
D)  Two applications of XML are RSS 2.0 and ATOM.

Question 20

Which of the following consists of a series of steps programmers use to build computer programs?

Accepted Answer

A)  program management 
B)  program development 
C)  software application 
D)  software execution 
A)  program management 
B)  program development 
C)  software application 
D)  software execution

Which of the following, as illustrated in the accompanying figure, tells the program which action to take, based on a certain condition?

A syntax error is a flaw in the design of a program that causes inaccurate results.

PowerBuilder includes a consistent interface, wizards, and many other features that enable programmewrs to develop applications quickly.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is extreme programming?

Two common types of selection control structures are the do-while and do-until.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT SQL be used for which of the following?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is pseudocode?

The do-while control structure normally is used when occurrence of an event is quantifiable and predictable.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which company developed the Java programming language?

____________________ is a visual programming language that allows programmers easily to build complex task-oriented object-based programs.

With a(n) ____________________ language, as shown in the accompanying figure, the second generation of programming languages, a programmer writes instructions using symbolic instruction codes.

A functional language is a programming language whose natural programming structure is useful in mathematical programs.

Syntax errors will be caused by all of the following EXCEPT ____.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is a Web application that combines services from two or more sources, creating a new application?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is not true about programming languages?

Two forms of the repetition control structure are the if-then-else and the case.

As shown in the accompanying figure, which of the following graphically shows the logic in a solution algorithm?

A(n) ____________________ is an interpreted program that runs on the server.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is not true about XML?

Which of the following consists of a series of steps programmers use to build computer programs?

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Exam 13: Programming Languages and Program Development

Which of the following, as illustrated in the accompanying figure, tells the program which action to take, based on a certain condition?

A syntax error is a flaw in the design of a program that causes inaccurate results.

PowerBuilder includes a consistent interface, wizards, and many other features that enable programmewrs to develop applications quickly.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is extreme programming?

Two common types of selection control structures are the do-while and do-until.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT SQL be used for which of the following?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is pseudocode?

The do-while control structure normally is used when occurrence of an event is quantifiable and predictable.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which company developed the Java programming language?

____________________ is a visual programming language that allows programmers easily to build complex task-oriented object-based programs.

With a(n) ____________________ language, as shown in the accompanying figure, the second generation of programming languages, a programmer writes instructions using symbolic instruction codes.

A functional language is a programming language whose natural programming structure is useful in mathematical programs.

Syntax errors will be caused by all of the following EXCEPT ____.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is a Web application that combines services from two or more sources, creating a new application?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is not true about programming languages?

Two forms of the repetition control structure are the if-then-else and the case.

As shown in the accompanying figure, which of the following graphically shows the logic in a solution algorithm?

A(n) ____________________ is an interpreted program that runs on the server.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is not true about XML?

Which of the following consists of a series of steps programmers use to build computer programs?

Introduction to Computers

The Internet and the World Wide Web

Application Software

The Components of the Unit System

Input

Output

Storage

Operating Systems and Utility Programs

Communications and Networks

Database Management

Computer Security and Safety, Ethics, and Privacy

Information System Development

Enterprise Computing

Computer Careers and Certification

Filters