Question 1

Match between columns
                        Premises: Whether using structured design or object-oriented design, programmers typically use these to describe the tasks a program is to perform.
An important concept in RAD is the use of these.
Pseudocode uses these to identify the control structures.
A Web page authoring program by Adobe Systems.
A query language that allows users to manage, update, and retrieve data in a relational DBMS.
With this, a programmer examines program values while the program runs in slow motion.
Its powerful features make it well suited for developing electronic presentations, optical discs for education and entertainment, and simulations.
Visual C++ is a visual programming language that allows C++ program development in this environment.
Multimedia authoring program with a graphical user interface and that uses an object-oriented approach.
Offers tools for building interactive multimedia training and educational programs.
An interpreted scripting language with a companion program that allows Web developers to build graphical user interfaces
The action(s) in this kind of control structure always will execute at least once.
A procedural interpreted scripting language for both the professional programmer and the nontechnical user.
With this kind of design, when the structure of an object changes, any program that accesses the object automatically accesses the change.
Microsoft's Web page authoring program.
Programmers must convert an assembly language program into this before the computer can execute, or run, the program.
An interpreted scripting language with powerful text processing capabilities.
A language similar to C, Java, and Perl used primarily on Linux Web servers.
An interpreted language that allows a programmer to add dynamic content and interactive elements to a Web page.
A Web page authoring program that enables Web developers to combine interactive content with text, graphics, audio, and video.

Accepted Answer

The Answer of prebuilt components and ToolBook and Director and is...

Question 2

____________________ is an object-oriented programming language developed by Sun Microsystems.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is an object-oriented programming language developed...

Question 3

In structured design, a programmer begins with the details and then expands toward a larger, general design.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Because software licenses do not absolve software creators of responsibility for the end user getting the wrong information a bug-riddled program, software producers need to be particularly careful about litigation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following uses a condensed form of English to convey program logic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Structured English 
B)  4GL 
C)  Encapsulated English 
D)  Pseudocode 
A)  Structured English 
B)  4GL 
C)  Encapsulated English 
D)  Pseudocode

Question 6

Programs developed using the top-down approach can result in redundant program code that must change every time the structure of data changes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Because Perl has powerful text processing capabilities, it has become a popular language for writing scripts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which term describes a series of instructions that directs a computer to perform tasks?

Accepted Answer

A)  a program 
B)  a code 
C)  a script 
D)  a language 
A)  a program 
B)  a code 
C)  a script 
D)  a language

Question 9

To convert an assembly language source program into machine language, programmers use which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  manager 
B)  converter 
C)  assembler 
D)  compiler 
A)  manager 
B)  converter 
C)  assembler 
D)  compiler

Question 10

The program that manages the sending and receiving across a CGI is a CGI script.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Macros usually are created in one of two ways: by recording or writing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Borland's Delphi is a powerful visual programming tool that is ideal for large-scale enterprise and Web application development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is a strategy that proposes that programmers should begin coding and testing solutions as soon as requirements are defined?

Accepted Answer

A)  XML 
B)  XSLT 
C)  XP 
D)  XLT 
A)  XML 
B)  XSLT 
C)  XP 
D)  XLT

Question 14

Which of the following tests a condition at the end of the loop and continues looping until the condition is true - and then stops?

Accepted Answer

A)  if-then-else control structure 
B)  case control structure 
C)  do-while control structure 
D)  do-until control structure 
A)  if-then-else control structure 
B)  case control structure 
C)  do-while control structure 
D)  do-until control structure

Question 15

Visual Studio is Microsoft's suite of program development tools that assists programmers in building programs for Windows, Windows Mobile, or operating systems that support .NET.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What does a 4GL programming language enable users and programmers to do?

Accepted Answer

A)  create apps for mobile devices 
B)  develop applications in a procedural environment 
C)  access data in a database 
D)  use graphical language to create multi-platform programs 
A)  create apps for mobile devices 
B)  develop applications in a procedural environment 
C)  access data in a database 
D)  use graphical language to create multi-platform programs

Question 17

Critical Thinking Questions Case 13-1 As the director of systems development in your firm, the more junior systems analysts and developers are often turning to you for suggestions about which languages to use for coding some of their projects. One of your developers is looking for a short development time. Which of the following languages is NOT one you can recommend to her, as it will not give her the ability to design programs using existing objects and thereby lengthen the amount of time it takes her to create an application?

Accepted Answer

A)  Java 
B)  C 
C)  C# 
D)  the latest versions of Visual Basic 
A)  Java 
B)  C 
C)  C# 
D)  the latest versions of Visual Basic

Question 18

Many smart phones and other mobile devices use XML as their markup language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Programmers can use inspections to review solution algorithms during the program development cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

XML combines the Web page content with its format, preventing a Web browser from displaying the contents of a Web page in a form appropriate for the display device.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

____________________ is an object-oriented programming language developed by Sun Microsystems.

In structured design, a programmer begins with the details and then expands toward a larger, general design.

Because software licenses do not absolve software creators of responsibility for the end user getting the wrong information a bug-riddled program, software producers need to be particularly careful about litigation.

Which of the following uses a condensed form of English to convey program logic?

Programs developed using the top-down approach can result in redundant program code that must change every time the structure of data changes.

Because Perl has powerful text processing capabilities, it has become a popular language for writing scripts.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which term describes a series of instructions that directs a computer to perform tasks?

To convert an assembly language source program into machine language, programmers use which of the following?

The program that manages the sending and receiving across a CGI is a CGI script.

Macros usually are created in one of two ways: by recording or writing.

Borland's Delphi is a powerful visual programming tool that is ideal for large-scale enterprise and Web application development.

Which of the following is a strategy that proposes that programmers should begin coding and testing solutions as soon as requirements are defined?

Which of the following tests a condition at the end of the loop and continues looping until the condition is true - and then stops?

Visual Studio is Microsoft's suite of program development tools that assists programmers in building programs for Windows, Windows Mobile, or operating systems that support .NET.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What does a 4GL programming language enable users and programmers to do?

Many smart phones and other mobile devices use XML as their markup language.

Programmers can use inspections to review solution algorithms during the program development cycle.

XML combines the Web page content with its format, preventing a Web browser from displaying the contents of a Web page in a form appropriate for the display device.

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

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Exam 13: Programming Languages and Program Development

____________________ is an object-oriented programming language developed by Sun Microsystems.

In structured design, a programmer begins with the details and then expands toward a larger, general design.

Because software licenses do not absolve software creators of responsibility for the end user getting the wrong information a bug-riddled program, software producers need to be particularly careful about litigation.

Which of the following uses a condensed form of English to convey program logic?

Programs developed using the top-down approach can result in redundant program code that must change every time the structure of data changes.

Because Perl has powerful text processing capabilities, it has become a popular language for writing scripts.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which term describes a series of instructions that directs a computer to perform tasks?

To convert an assembly language source program into machine language, programmers use which of the following?

The program that manages the sending and receiving across a CGI is a CGI script.

Macros usually are created in one of two ways: by recording or writing.

Borland's Delphi is a powerful visual programming tool that is ideal for large-scale enterprise and Web application development.

Which of the following is a strategy that proposes that programmers should begin coding and testing solutions as soon as requirements are defined?

Which of the following tests a condition at the end of the loop and continues looping until the condition is true - and then stops?

Visual Studio is Microsoft's suite of program development tools that assists programmers in building programs for Windows, Windows Mobile, or operating systems that support .NET.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What does a 4GL programming language enable users and programmers to do?

Many smart phones and other mobile devices use XML as their markup language.

Programmers can use inspections to review solution algorithms during the program development cycle.

XML combines the Web page content with its format, preventing a Web browser from displaying the contents of a Web page in a form appropriate for the display device.

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