Programming Logic and Design Unit 1 Test Verified Answers

Programming Logic and Design Unit 1
Test Verified Answers

Which of the following pairs of steps in the programming process is in the correct
order?
a. code the program, translate it into machine language
b. test the program, translate it into machine language
c. put the program into production, understand the problem
d. code the program, plan the logic - ANSWER-a. code the program, translate it into
machine language

When you write a program that will run in a GUI environment as opposed to a
command-line environment, ____________.
a. you do not need to plan the logic
b. the logic is very different
c. users are more confused
d. some syntax is different - ANSWER-d. some syntax is different

The term eof represents ____________.
a. the logical flow in a program
b. a standard input device
c. a generic sentinel value
d. a condition in which no more memory is available for storage - ANSWER-c. a
generic sentinel value

A programmer's most important task before planning the logic of a program is to
____________.
a. code the problem
b. understand the problem
c. train the users of the program
d. decide which programming language to use - ANSWER-b. understand the
problem

The most important task of a compiler or interpreter is to ____________.
a. execute machine language programs to perform useful tasks
b. translate English statements into a language such as Java
c. translate programming language statements into machine language
d. create the rules for a programming language - ANSWER-c. translate programming
language statements into machine language

Computer programs also are known as ____________.
a. data
b. hardware
c. information
d. software - ANSWER-d. software