Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Processing 
B)  Inputting 
C)  Outputting 
D)  Converting

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)  a compiler 
B)  an interpreter 
C)  a flowchart 
D)  pseudocode

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)  GUI 
B)  CGI 
C)  GDE 
D)  IDE

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)  runs 
B)  compiles 
C)  executes 
D)  tests

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  desk-checking 
B)  flowcharting 
C)  pseudocoding 
D)  testing

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)  debugging 
B)  conversion 
C)  maintenance 
D)  testing

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)  input 
B)  variable 
C)  output 
D)  logic

Question 8

Alan Turing is often regarded as the first programmer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Match between columns
                        Premises: Used to show the correct sequence of statements
Preselected value that stops the execution of a program
Pictorial representation of the logical steps it takes to solve a problem
Equipment, or the physical devices, associated with a computer
Incorrectly spelled words, or reversing the proper order of two words in a computer program
All the supporting paperwork for a program
English-like representation of the logical steps it takes to solve a problem
Represent(s) the millions of on/off circuits within the computer
Contents are lost when the computer is turned off or loses power
Instructions that tell the computer what to do

Accepted Answer

The Answer of flowchart and hardware and volatile memory and is...

Question 10

What is involved in putting a program into production?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is involved in putting a program...

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)  understanding the problem 
B)  testing the program 
C)  translating the program 
D)  coding the program

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Logic 
B)  Syntax 
C)  Input 
D)  Process

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)  nonterminated condition 
B)  infinite loop 
C)  variable 
D)  decision symbol

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is a variable and how is...

Question 16

The ____ is the standard terminal symbol for a flowchart.

Accepted Answer

A)  circle 
B)  lozenge 
C)  diamond 
D)  square

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of How does a program recognize the end...

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Describe internal and permanent storage.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe internal and permanent storage....

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)  desk-checking 
B)  syntax-checking 
C)  error correcting 
D)  debugging

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.

Match each term with a statement below.

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 ____.