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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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. A programming instruction that returns out a numerical task - e.g. LENGTH or RND or DIV






2. A data type used to store whole numbers






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






4. Joining strings together






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






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






7. A data type used to store a single character






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






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






10. Secting part of a string






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. How easy is the program to use? This is one way to evaluate a program.






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






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






25. The Beta testing stage of the SDP






26. Documentation that explains how to operate the software once it has been installed






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






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






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






30. High Level Code is converted into Machine Code






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






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






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






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






35. Writes code working to a software specification






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






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






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






39. NOT/OR?AND






40. Used to enter and edit high level language code






41. In charge of the whole software development process






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






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






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






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






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






47. An evaluation criterion that determines how easy it is to maintain a program






48. Used to count how many times a value appears in a list






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






50. Testing programs as thoroughly as possible