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Software Development

Subject : it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Documentation that explains how to operate the software once it has been installed






2. An evaluation criterion that assesses if the software can be used on a computer other than the one on which it was designed






3. A document that is produced at the end of the Analysis stage. It is a legal agreement between the client and developer






4. A design methodology which begins with writing procedures and blocks of code






5. Converts high level code into machine code in a single operation and reports all errors at the end






6. How well your program operates without stopping due to design faults






7. Secting part of a string






8. Used to enter and edit high level language code






9. Joining strings together






10. Pre-defined and tested subprograms which speed up the SDP






11. A loop that repeats instructions until - or while - a condition is met eg - Repeat / Until X > 0






12. The movement of data between subprograms and implemented using parameters






13. Used to find a target value in a full list






14. Allowing users other than the programmers to test the program






15. High Level Code is converted into Machine Code






16. Changing the software in response to changes in the client's hardware






17. A way of describing the design of a program eg. pseudocode or structure diagram






18. Documentation designed for technical personnel that explains how to install software






19. A type of test data that tests a program using expected values within the allowed range






20. How easy it is for your program to be read by anyone else






21. A visual representation of the program design such as a Flowchart or Structure Diagram






22. In charge of the whole software development process






23. Types of data stored by a program including string and integer and real and single






24. A stage of the SDP where a user guide and technical guide are produced






25. Translates and runs a high level language one line at a time






26. When a program is divided into smallers sections called subprograms






27. Interviews company personnel and observes current procedures looking for ways to improve the system






28. Involves all the possible sets of test data and all of the program pathways






29. A loop that repeats instructions a set number of times eg - Loop 12 times






30. A text-based design notation using ordinary language to define a problem






31. A type of maintenance used to add new features to a program






32. A data type used to store more than one character






33. Revisiting or repeating steps in the SDP to improve the solution






34. Fixing bugs or mistakes which were not discovered at the testing stage






35. Legally binding document defining the problem






36. Adding new features to a program and the request and cost of the client






37. Test data which is on the boundary of what is acceptable by the program






38. A data type used to store numbers with a decimal point






39. The process of finding and correcting errors in a program






40. An area of memory used to store data in a program






41. The ability of software to cope with errors during execution without crashing






42. A design notation using boxes linked by arrows showing data flow






43. First stage of the SDP concerned with gathering knowledge and understanding the problem






44. NOT/OR?AND






45. Translates a high level language program into object code






46. Converts high level code into machine code one line at a time and reports errors as they are found






47. Does the program do what it was meant to do? This is one way to evaluate a program.






48. A loop which is carried out a set number of times






49. A type of maintenance used when a program needs to be updated to run on new hardware or software






50. Writes code working to a software specification