Exam 1: An Overview of Computers and Proramming

____ data items may involve organizing or sorting them, checking them for accuracy, or performing calculations with them.

Using ____ involves writing down all the steps you will use in a program.

A(n) ____ is a software package that provides an editor, a compiler, and other programming tools.

Typically, a programmer develops a program's logic, writes the code, and ____ the program, receiving a list of syntax errors.

The process of walking through a program's logic on paper before you actually write the program is called ____.

After programs are put into production, making necessary changes is called ____.

A(n) ____ is a named memory location whose value can vary.

Alan Turing is often regarded as the first programmer.

What is involved in putting a program into production?

After a programmer plans the logic of a program, the next step is ____.

____ errors are relatively easy to locate and correct because the compiler or interpreter you use highlights every error.

Programmers can use either procedural programming or object-oriented programming to develop programs.

A(n) ____ is a repeating flow of logic with no end.

What is a variable and how is it used in a program?

The ____ is the standard terminal symbol for a flowchart.

How does a program recognize the end of an input file?

Once a program is completely coded, it is ready for a company or organization to use.

Describe internal and permanent storage.

The process of finding and correcting program errors is called ____.