Question 1

Pseudocode is useful for writing algorithm specifications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A derived attribute results from storing the value of a computation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is interaction coupling? How can interaction coupling be minimized?

Accepted Answer

The two types of coupling in OO systems

Question 4

A method that combines two functions that use the same attributes to execute exhibits Communicational cohesion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Constraints can only be written in either a semiformal language or a formal language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A method that performs multiple functions that are unrelated to one another exhibits Coincidental cohesion, and this type of cohesion is undesirable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Of all of the types of interaction coupling, _____ is the worst.

Accepted Answer

A)  stamp 
B)  data 
C)  content or pathological 
D)  common or global 
E)  control 
A)  stamp 
B)  data 
C)  content or pathological 
D)  common or global 
E)  control

Question 8

Coincidental is the worst type of method cohesion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Contracts contain a detailed algorithmic description of how the method is to work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When a method of one object refers to the inside hidden parts of another object, these methods are exhibiting _____ coupling.

Accepted Answer

A)  data 
B)  stamp 
C)  control 
D)  common or global 
E)  content or pathological 
A)  data 
B)  stamp 
C)  control 
D)  common or global 
E)  content or pathological

Question 11

Use Structured English or pseudocode to write the logic for the process "register for a class" at your college or university. Focus on a single class, but consider the possible exceptions that may occur when you try to register for that class.

Accepted Answer

The answers will vary for this problem d

Question 12

UML's Object Constraint Language is a formal language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

It is impossible for a subclass to inherit from more than one superclass.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Contracts document the message passing that takes place between objects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following Structured English statements is an advanced form of an IF statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  action statement 
B)  For statement 
C)  While statement 
D)  Case statement 
E)  Do statement 
A)  action statement 
B)  For statement 
C)  While statement 
D)  Case statement 
E)  Do statement

Question 16

C++ forces programmers to write code with good levels of interaction coupling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Moving the attributes to a calling class when it is the only class that needs those attributes is not a method of optimizing the design of a system?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In an object-oriented system, changes can take place at the following level of abstraction.

Accepted Answer

A)  variable 
B)  method 
C)  class / object 
D)  cluster (examples: partition, package) 
E)  all of the above 
A)  variable 
B)  method 
C)  class / object 
D)  cluster (examples: partition, package) 
E)  all of the above

Question 19

Detailed design is important for two reasons. First, preexisting classes and components need to be understood, organized, and pieced together, and second, _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  it is common for the project team to write some code and produce original classes that support the application logic of the system 
B)  it is tempting to jump in without planning 
C)  modular design is outdated 
D)  the SDLC continues to be used instead of a more reliable method of analysis for systems 
E)  top-down modular approaches are an acceptable method of analysis that must be performed during the planning phase 
A)  it is common for the project team to write some code and produce original classes that support the application logic of the system 
B)  it is tempting to jump in without planning 
C)  modular design is outdated 
D)  the SDLC continues to be used instead of a more reliable method of analysis for systems 
E)  top-down modular approaches are an acceptable method of analysis that must be performed during the planning phase

Question 20

In terms of levels of abstraction, which of the following is at the lowest level relative to the rest?

Accepted Answer

A)  system 
B)  partition / package 
C)  library 
D)  class / object 
E)  method 
A)  system 
B)  partition / package 
C)  library 
D)  class / object 
E)  method

Pseudocode is useful for writing algorithm specifications.

A derived attribute results from storing the value of a computation.

What is interaction coupling? How can interaction coupling be minimized?

A method that combines two functions that use the same attributes to execute exhibits Communicational cohesion.

Constraints can only be written in either a semiformal language or a formal language.

A method that performs multiple functions that are unrelated to one another exhibits Coincidental cohesion, and this type of cohesion is undesirable.

Of all of the types of interaction coupling, _____ is the worst.

Coincidental is the worst type of method cohesion.

Contracts contain a detailed algorithmic description of how the method is to work.

When a method of one object refers to the inside hidden parts of another object, these methods are exhibiting _____ coupling.

Use Structured English or pseudocode to write the logic for the process "register for a class" at your college or university. Focus on a single class, but consider the possible exceptions that may occur when you try to register for that class.

UML's Object Constraint Language is a formal language.

It is impossible for a subclass to inherit from more than one superclass.

Contracts document the message passing that takes place between objects.

Which of the following Structured English statements is an advanced form of an IF statement?

C++ forces programmers to write code with good levels of interaction coupling.

Moving the attributes to a calling class when it is the only class that needs those attributes is not a method of optimizing the design of a system?

In an object-oriented system, changes can take place at the following level of abstraction.

Detailed design is important for two reasons. First, preexisting classes and components need to be understood, organized, and pieced together, and second, _____.

In terms of levels of abstraction, which of the following is at the lowest level relative to the rest?

Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design

Project Management

Requirements Determination

Business Process and Functional Modeling

Structural Modeling

Behavioral Modeling

Moving on to Design

Data Management Layer Design

Human Computer Interaction Layer Design

Physical Architecture Layer Design

Construction

Installation and Operations

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Exam 8: Class and Method Design

Pseudocode is useful for writing algorithm specifications.

A derived attribute results from storing the value of a computation.

What is interaction coupling? How can interaction coupling be minimized?

A method that combines two functions that use the same attributes to execute exhibits Communicational cohesion.

Constraints can only be written in either a semiformal language or a formal language.

A method that performs multiple functions that are unrelated to one another exhibits Coincidental cohesion, and this type of cohesion is undesirable.

Of all of the types of interaction coupling, _____ is the worst.

Coincidental is the worst type of method cohesion.

Contracts contain a detailed algorithmic description of how the method is to work.

When a method of one object refers to the inside hidden parts of another object, these methods are exhibiting _____ coupling.

Use Structured English or pseudocode to write the logic for the process "register for a class" at your college or university. Focus on a single class, but consider the possible exceptions that may occur when you try to register for that class.

UML's Object Constraint Language is a formal language.

It is impossible for a subclass to inherit from more than one superclass.

Contracts document the message passing that takes place between objects.

Which of the following Structured English statements is an advanced form of an IF statement?

C++ forces programmers to write code with good levels of interaction coupling.

Moving the attributes to a calling class when it is the only class that needs those attributes is not a method of optimizing the design of a system?

In an object-oriented system, changes can take place at the following level of abstraction.

Detailed design is important for two reasons. First, preexisting classes and components need to be understood, organized, and pieced together, and second, _____.

In terms of levels of abstraction, which of the following is at the lowest level relative to the rest?

Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design

Project Management

Requirements Determination

Business Process and Functional Modeling

Structural Modeling

Behavioral Modeling

Moving on to Design

Data Management Layer Design

Human Computer Interaction Layer Design

Physical Architecture Layer Design

Construction

Installation and Operations

Filters