Exam 2: Methods

Modular development is slow for large projects.

Alice objects have three kinds of methods.

The values of ____ exist only inside the method.

Modular development does not necessarily lead to a higher-quality product.

Once a method stops running, their values are gone unless they were saved elsewhere.

Top-down development starts at the top with one concept or big idea, which is then broken down into several parts.

The first step in creating a new world is to set the scene by opening a template, adding necessary objects, and positioning things.

Primitive methods are encapsulated methods.

A(n) ____ gives us information about how the method works.

The term ____ implies that the details of a method are hidden from the user; the user cannot see or edit the details of the method.

One of the unique features of Alice is its ____.

Logic and control tiles can be found at the bottom of the ____.

The term ____ implies that an object cannot be seen on the screen with the camera in its current position.

Top-down development and modular design are used from the beginning of the design process and help designers break a complex problem into parts that can be more easily understood.

____ provide simple basic behaviors, such as move, turn, and roll.

Modular development makes it easier to find and correct errors in computer software.

It is much easier to debug software that is written as small modules, each performing an individual task.

____ are associated with an object, and their values are maintained as long as the object exists.

____ are associated with a particular method.

Software design begins by writing clear specifications for what the software is supposed to do.