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A _____ error does not prevent the program from running, but causes it to produce incorrect results
logic
 
A ______ is a single function that the program must perform in order to satisfy the customer
software requirement
 
A(n) ___________________ is a set of well-defined logical steps that must be taken to perform a task
algorithm
 
An informal language that has no syntax rules, and is not meant to be compiled or executed is called:
pseudocode
 
A ___________________ is a diagram that graphically depicts the steps that take place in a program
flowchart
 
A(n) ___________________ is a set of statements that execute in the order that they appear
sequence structure
 
A ___________________ is a sequence of characters that is used as data
string
 
A ___________________ is a storage location in memory that is represented by a name
variable
 
A ___________________ is any hypothetical person that is using a program and providing input for it
user
 
A(n) ___________________ is a message that tells (or asks) the user to enter a specific value
prompt
 
A(n) ___________________ sets a variable to a specified value.
assignment statement
 
In the expression 12 + 7, the values on the right and left of the + symbol are called:
operands
 
A(n) ___________________ operator raises a number to a power
exponent
 
A(n) ___________________ operator performs division, but instead of returning to quotient it returns the remainder.
modulus
 
A(n) ___________________ specifies a variable's name and data type
variable declaration
 
Assigning a value to a variable in a declaration statement is called:
initialization
 
A(n) ___________________ variable is one that has been declared, but has not been initialized or assigned a value
uninitialized
 
A(n) ___________________ is a variable whose content has a value that is read only and cannot be changed during the program's execution
named constant
 
A debugging process in which you imagine that you are the computer executing a program is called:
hand tracing
 
Short notes placed in different parts of a program, explaining how those parts of the program work, are called:
comments
 
 
Programmers must be careful not to make syntax errors when writing pseudocode programs
False
 
In a math expression, multiplication and division take place before
addition and subtraction
True
 
Variable names can have spaces in them
False
 
In most languages, the first character of a variable name cannot be a number
True
 
The name gross_pay is written in the camelCase convention
False
 
In Languages that require variable declarations, a variable's
declaration must appear before any other statements that use the variable
True
 
Uninitialized variables are a common cause of errors
True
 
The value of a named constant cannot be changed during the program's
execution
True
 
Hand tracing is the process of translating a pseudocode program into
machine language by hand
False
 
Internal documentation refers to books and manuals that document a program, and are intended for use within a company's programming department
False
 
The three basic structures are sequence, selection, and __________________ .
Loop
 
Logically snarled program statements are referred to as __________________ code.
Spaghetti
 
Attaching structures end-to-end is called _____________ .
Stacking
 
A group of statements that execute as a single unit is called a ____________ .
Block
 
In structured programming each structure has ______________________________.
a single entry point and a single exit point
 
A ___________________ expression is one that represents only one of two states, usually expressed as true or false.
Boolean
 
_______________ programs are programs that do not follow the rules of structured logic.
Unstructured
 
The ____________ case is the branch of a decision in which no action takes place.
Null
 
A ________________ is a basic unit of programming logic, such as a sequence, selection, or loop.
structure
 
Memory locators that hold a data value.
Variables
 
The RAPTOR program doesn't require a heavy-weight commercial programming language such as C++, Java, or C#.
True
 
Python does not use characters to categorize values in memory.
True
 
What is the single most important skill for a computer scientist/Information Technologist?
Problem Solving
 
Output Statement
Takes string literals, variables, & expressions and displays data on screen.
 
Two fundamental types of errors that arise when coding a program are:
Logic and Syntax
 
Refers to the language used to create computer programs.
Syntax
 
An output statement only contains string literals or variables.
False
 
RAPTOR program keeps required syntax to a minimum.
True
 
A plus symbol (+) combines or concatenates string items.
True
 
Syntax errors are not caused by combinations of statements that fail to carry out the desired task.
True
 
Which language is referred to as a low-level language?
Assembly language
 
Programs are commonly referred to as:
software
 
Which type of error prevents the program from running?
syntax
 
A software developer is the person with the training to design, create, and test computer programs.
True
 
A computer is a single device that performs different types of tasks for its users.
False
 
Windows, Linux, Android, iOS, and macOS are all examples of application software.
False
 
The Python language uses a compiler which is a program that both translates,
and executes the instructions in a high-level language.
False
 
IDLE is an alternative method to using a text editor to write, execute, and test a Python program.
True
 
The main reason to use secondary storage is to hold data for long periods of time,
even when the power supply to the computer is turned off.
True
 
The computer stores a program while the program is running, as well as the data that the program is working with,
in ________________________.
main memory (RAM)
 
The process of converting a vector graphic into a bit-map image is called which of the following?
Rendering
 
Which of the following is an advantage of high-level languages?
Learning a high-level language takes less time than other types of computer languages
 
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A 8 bit code can represent a 128 color image
 
Which of the following is NOT an example of a high-level language?
Binary code
 
2048 Kilobytes is equal to which of the following?
2 Megabytes
 
Which of the following is correct about assembly languages?
They run slower than machine language
 
Which of the following binary codes represent the number five?
0101
 
HTML is an example of which of the following types of computer languages?
Webpage language
 
Which of the following is NOT an application language?
FileMaker
 
How many characters does ASCII allow?
128
 
Programs must be carefully designed before they are written. During the design process, programmers use tools such
as _________ and _________ to create models of programs.
psuedocode and flowcharts
 
Each language has it's own rules, known as ______ , that must be followed when writing a program.
A languages _______ rules dictate things such as how key words, operators, and punctuation characters can be used.
Syntax
 
A syntax ________ occurs if the programmer violates any of these rules.
Error
 
If the program contains a syntax error, or even a simple mistake such as
a misspelled keyword, the _________ or __________ will display an error
message indicating what the error is.
Compiler or Interpreter
 
A ___________ is a mistake that does not prevent the program from running but it causes it to produce incorrect results
Logic Error
 
____________ mistakes are common causes of logic errors
Mathematical
 
If there are logic errors, the programmer __________ the code. This means that the programmer finds and corrects thecode that is causing the error.
Debugs
 
During decoding the programmer may discover that the original design must be changed. This entire process, which is known as the ______________ , is repeated until no errors can be found in the program.
Program Development Cycle
 
List the Program Development Cycle
Design the program
Write the code
Correct Syntax Errors
Test the Executable code
Debug the code.
 
The process of designing a program can be summarized in the following two steps:
1.) Understand the task that the program is to perform.
2.) Determine the steps that must be taken to perform the task.
 
We use the term _______ to describe the person, group, or organization that is asking you to write a program.
Customer
 
A _________ is simply a single function that the program must perform in order to satisfy the customer.
Software Requirement
 
an ________ is a set of well-defined logical steps that must be taken to perform a task.
Algorithm
 
There are three types of symbols in the flowchart: Ovals, parallelograms, and rectangles.
The ovals, which appear at the top and bottom of the flowchart, are called __________
The start terminal marks the program's starting point and the End terminals marks the program's ending point. .
Terminal Symbols
 
Between the terminal symbols are _____________, which are used for both input symbols and output symbols.
Parallelograms
 
Rectangles, which are called _______ symbols.
Processing
 
Each of these symbols represents a step in the program. The symbols are connected by arrows that represent
the __________ of the program. To step through the symbols in the proper order, you begin at the Start terminal
and follow the arrows until you reach the End terminal.
Flow