Question 1

________ is the part of the problem statement that describes what a program should do if the input data is invalid.

Accepted Answer

Error handling

Question 2

A first-generation language is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  BASIC 
B)  machine language 
C)  COBOL 
D)  assembly language 
A)  BASIC 
B)  machine language 
C)  COBOL 
D)  assembly language B

Question 3

________ is the instructions programmers have written in a higher-level language.

Accepted Answer

A)  Executable code 
B)  Base code 
C)  Compiled code 
D)  Source code 
A)  Executable code 
B)  Base code 
C)  Compiled code 
D)  Source code D

Question 4

Division by zero is a ________ error that is caught when the program executes.

Accepted Answer

A)  compiler 
B)  runtime 
C)  syntax 
D)  logical 
A)  compiler 
B)  runtime 
C)  syntax 
D)  logical

Question 5

What is the first step of the system development life cycle (SDLC)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Design 
B)  Analysis 
C)  Problem and opportunity identification 
D)  Development and documentation 
A)  Design 
B)  Analysis 
C)  Problem and opportunity identification 
D)  Development and documentation

Question 6

A(n)________ translates source code into an intermediate form, line by line.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)________ translates source code into an intermediate...

Question 7

Bottom-up design is a systematic approach in which a problem is broken into a series of high-level tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which language is the most popular language for writing Apple OS X applications?

Accepted Answer

A)  C++ 
B)  HTML 
C)  Objective C 
D)  Java 
A)  C++ 
B)  HTML 
C)  Objective C 
D)  Java

Question 9

The standard set of vocabulary for pseudocode is specific and detailed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A loop decision point consists of three features: an initial value, a set of actions to be performed, and a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A)  class 
B)  operator 
C)  test condition 
D)  testing plan 
A)  class 
B)  operator 
C)  test condition 
D)  testing plan

Question 11

A data-flow diagram provides a visual representation of an algorithm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is the final stage of the program development life cycle (PDLC)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Making the plan 
B)  Coding 
C)  Testing and documentation 
D)  Debugging the code 
A)  Making the plan 
B)  Coding 
C)  Testing and documentation 
D)  Debugging the code

Question 13

Which of the following provides a visual representation of the patterns of an algorithm?

Accepted Answer

A)  Flowchart 
B)  Pseudocode 
C)  Gantt chart 
D)  Flow analysis 
A)  Flowchart 
B)  Pseudocode 
C)  Gantt chart 
D)  Flow analysis

Question 14

Match between columns
                        Premises: source code
syntax
compiler
operator
interpreter

Accepted Answer

The Answer of programmers' instructions written in a higher-level language is...

Question 15

The flowchart shape for input or output is an oval.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following would NOT be used to build websites with interactive capabilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Active Server Pages 
B)  PHP (hypertext preprocessor) 
C)  Fortran 
D)  Java Server Pages 
A)  Active Server Pages 
B)  PHP (hypertext preprocessor) 
C)  Fortran 
D)  Java Server Pages

Question 17

Syntax errors are caught only when a program executes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

________ is a powerful programming language that can be used to create a wide range of Windows applications.

Accepted Answer

A)  Visual Basic 
B)  PHP 
C)  BASIC 
D)  HTML 
A)  Visual Basic 
B)  PHP 
C)  BASIC 
D)  HTML

Question 19

In object-oriented programming, ________ allows a new class to automatically use all the data and methods of an existing class.

Accepted Answer

A)  reusability 
B)  regression 
C)  scalability 
D)  inheritance 
A)  reusability 
B)  regression 
C)  scalability 
D)  inheritance

Question 20

In the ________ phase of the SDLC, exploration of the depth of a problem and development of program specifications take place.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the ________ phase of the SDLC,...

________ is the part of the problem statement that describes what a program should do if the input data is invalid.

A first-generation language is ________.

________ is the instructions programmers have written in a higher-level language.

Division by zero is a ________ error that is caught when the program executes.

What is the first step of the system development life cycle (SDLC)?

A(n)________ translates source code into an intermediate form, line by line.

Bottom-up design is a systematic approach in which a problem is broken into a series of high-level tasks.

Which language is the most popular language for writing Apple OS X applications?

The standard set of vocabulary for pseudocode is specific and detailed.

A loop decision point consists of three features: an initial value, a set of actions to be performed, and a(n)________.

A data-flow diagram provides a visual representation of an algorithm.

Which of the following is the final stage of the program development life cycle (PDLC)?

Which of the following provides a visual representation of the patterns of an algorithm?

The flowchart shape for input or output is an oval.

Which of the following would NOT be used to build websites with interactive capabilities?

Syntax errors are caught only when a program executes.

________ is a powerful programming language that can be used to create a wide range of Windows applications.

In object-oriented programming, ________ allows a new class to automatically use all the data and methods of an existing class.

In the ________ phase of the SDLC, exploration of the depth of a problem and development of program specifications take place.

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Understanding and Assessing Hardware: Evaluating Your System

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Securing Your System: Protecting Your Digital Data and Devices

Behind the Scenes: Databases and Information Systems

Behind the Scenes: Networking and Security in the Business World

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________ is the part of the problem statement that describes what a program should do if the input data is invalid.

A first-generation language is ________.

________ is the instructions programmers have written in a higher-level language.

Division by zero is a ________ error that is caught when the program executes.

What is the first step of the system development life cycle (SDLC)?

A(n)________ translates source code into an intermediate form, line by line.

Bottom-up design is a systematic approach in which a problem is broken into a series of high-level tasks.

Which language is the most popular language for writing Apple OS X applications?

The standard set of vocabulary for pseudocode is specific and detailed.

A loop decision point consists of three features: an initial value, a set of actions to be performed, and a(n)________.

A data-flow diagram provides a visual representation of an algorithm.

Which of the following is the final stage of the program development life cycle (PDLC)?

Which of the following provides a visual representation of the patterns of an algorithm?

The flowchart shape for input or output is an oval.

Which of the following would NOT be used to build websites with interactive capabilities?

Syntax errors are caught only when a program executes.

________ is a powerful programming language that can be used to create a wide range of Windows applications.

In object-oriented programming, ________ allows a new class to automatically use all the data and methods of an existing class.

In the ________ phase of the SDLC, exploration of the depth of a problem and development of program specifications take place.

Using Technology to Change the World

Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts

Using the Internet: Making the Most of the Web's Resources

Application Software: Programs That Let You Work and Play

Understanding and Assessing Hardware: Evaluating Your System

Networking: Connecting Computing Devices

Digital Devices and Media: Managing a Digital Lifestyle

Securing Your System: Protecting Your Digital Data and Devices

Behind the Scenes: Databases and Information Systems

Behind the Scenes: Networking and Security in the Business World

Behind the Scenes: How the Internet Works

The History of the Personal Computer

System Software: The Operating System, Utility Programs, and File Management

Information Technology Ethics

Under the Hood

Careers in IT

Filters