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






2. Writes code working to a software specification






3. The Beta testing stage of the SDP






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






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






6. A data type used to store whole numbers






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






8. Test data which is within a range that the program should accept






9. A series of actions that you record and then replay to automate tasks.






10. Joining strings together






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






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






13. How easy is the program to read? This is one way to evaluate a program.






14. Breaks each step down as far as possible until each step can be turned into a line of code






15. A data structure in which data items of the same type are grouped together






16. A type of test data that tests the limits of the expected range of values






17. A textual design notation that looks like a list of steps in English






18. Legally binding document defining the problem






19. A programmung language that uses english like statements. Must be translated into machine code






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






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






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






23. High Level Code is converted into Machine Code






24. A design notation using different shaped boxes and showing hierarchy






25. Software is evaluated for excessive resource use such as memory or backing storage






26. Used to enter and edit high level language code






27. A type of maintenance used to fix errors in a program






28. In charge of the whole software development process






29. Testing programs as thoroughly as possible






30. Used to check that data input is with an acceptable range






31. Instructions that can be understood by the computer without the need for translation






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






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






34. A programming instruction that returns out a numerical task - e.g. LENGTH or RND or DIV






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. A data structure used to store a list of information of the same type






42. Translates a high level language program into object code






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






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






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






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






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






48. A type of test data that tests a program for values outwith the expected range






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






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