Question 1

Although a flowchart (as its name suggests) depicts data flow very well, it is not easily modified once written.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Suppose your supervisor at work wants you to write a program to accomplish a task that he has specified. However, he has not let you know which computer language to use. It is still possible to design the program in pseudocode.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Suppose in the very early stages of the problem-solving process, your supervisor wants you to show her the relationships between the various processes that will be needed to solve the problem. The best way to do this would be to use

Accepted Answer

A)   a top-down chart.
B)   a flowchart.
C)   a sample program.
D)   pseudocode. B

Question 4

During the design phase, all errors will be caught by Visual Basic's smart editor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What does the diamond flowchart symbol represent?

Accepted Answer

A)   input/output
B)   terminal
C)   decision
D)   connector
E)   process

Question 6

In most cases, a well-written program need not be tested.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is the proper order of procedures used in the problem-solving process?

Accepted Answer

A)   design, analysis, coding, testing
B)   analysis, testing, design, coding
C)   analysis, design, coding, testing
D)   analysis, design, testing, coding
E)   design, testing, analysis, coding

Question 8

Visual Basic is considered to be a

Accepted Answer

A)   first-generation language.
B)   package.
C)   higher-level language.
D)   machine language.

Question 9

Software refers to the people who work with computer hardware.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT considered to be one of the three basic features of a program?

Accepted Answer

A)   input
B)   processing
C)   output
D)   store

Question 11

The process of finding and correcting errors in a program is called

Accepted Answer

A)   pseudocoding.
B)   debugging.
C)   algorithms.
D)   development cycles.

Question 12

A graphical depiction of the logical steps to carry out a task and show how the steps relate to each other is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   flowchart.
B)   pseudocode.
C)   algorithms.
D)   hierarchy chart.

Question 13

A flowchart is an arrangement of geometric shapes connected by arrows.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Pseudocode and flowcharts are two different tools or methods used in planning a solution to a problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Flowcharts, pseudocode, and top-down charts can be used to solve problems only in Visual Basic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When starting a new program, it is best to start writing code as soon as possible to avoid wasting time thinking about it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A top-down chart is the same thing as a flowchart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The analysis and design steps of program planning are largely independent of the particular computer language the programmer is using.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What does the parallelogram flowchart symbol represent?

Accepted Answer

A)   input/output
B)   terminal
C)   decision
D)   connector
E)   process

Question 20

The divide-and-conquer-method of problem solving breaks a problem into large, general pieces first, then refines each piece until the problem is manageable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: An Introduction to Computers and Problem Solving

Although a flowchart (as its name suggests) depicts data flow very well, it is not easily modified once written.

Suppose your supervisor at work wants you to write a program to accomplish a task that he has specified. However, he has not let you know which computer language to use. It is still possible to design the program in pseudocode.

Suppose in the very early stages of the problem-solving process, your supervisor wants you to show her the relationships between the various processes that will be needed to solve the problem. The best way to do this would be to use

During the design phase, all errors will be caught by Visual Basic's smart editor.

What does the diamond flowchart symbol represent?

In most cases, a well-written program need not be tested.

Which of the following is the proper order of procedures used in the problem-solving process?

Visual Basic is considered to be a

Software refers to the people who work with computer hardware.

Which of the following is NOT considered to be one of the three basic features of a program?

The process of finding and correcting errors in a program is called

A graphical depiction of the logical steps to carry out a task and show how the steps relate to each other is called a(n)

A flowchart is an arrangement of geometric shapes connected by arrows.

Pseudocode and flowcharts are two different tools or methods used in planning a solution to a problem.

Flowcharts, pseudocode, and top-down charts can be used to solve problems only in Visual Basic.

When starting a new program, it is best to start writing code as soon as possible to avoid wasting time thinking about it.

A top-down chart is the same thing as a flowchart.

The analysis and design steps of program planning are largely independent of the particular computer language the programmer is using.

What does the parallelogram flowchart symbol represent?

The divide-and-conquer-method of problem solving breaks a problem into large, general pieces first, then refines each piece until the problem is manageable.