CIS 150 Chapter 10 Helpdesk Quiz

Once compilation is done, is the program finished?

No, programmers still need to test the code to see whether the program behaves as it should

After programmers finish coding, what do they do next?

Once the algorithm has been coded into a programming language, the programmers have to run it through a compiler.

What's the first step in programming?

The first step in programming is to define the problem statement.

What is an IDE?

An intergrated development environment (IDE) is a development tool that helps programmers write, compile, and test their programs.

Once debugging is done, can the created software program be released?

Actually, after debugging, the last step is to test and document the program.

Once I've defined my problem statement, can I start coding?

Actually, after defining the problem statement, the next step in a programming project is for programmers to translate the programs into an algorithm.

What happens after programmers create an algorithm?

After programmers create an algorithm, they select a programming language and translate the algorithm into that language.

What are decision points?

Decision points are points at which the program must choose from different actions, based on the value of its current inputs.