Programming Chapter 2

A(n) ________ operator performs a division, but instead of returning the quotient it returns the remainder. a. modulus b. multiplication c. exponent d. operand

Modulus

A(n)_________ is a variable whose context has a value that is read only and cannot be changed during the program's execution. a. static variable b. uninitialized variable c. named constant d. locked variable

Named constant

In the expression 12 + 7, the values on the right and left of the + symbol are called _____. a. operands b. operators c. arguments d. math expressions

Operands

A(n) ______ is a message that tells (or asks) the user to enter a specific value. a. inquiry b. input statement c. directive d. prompt

Prompt

An informal language that has no syntax rules, and is not meant to be compiled. a. faux code b. pseudocode c. java d. a flowchart

Pseudocode

A(n) ________ is a set of statements that execute in the order they appear. a. serial program b. sorted code c. sequence structure d. ordered structure

Sequence Structure

A __________ is a single function that the program must perform in order to satisfy the customer. a. task b. software requirement c. prerequisite d. predicate

Software requirement

A _________ is a sequence of characters that is used as data. a. Sequence structure b. Character collection c. String d. Text blcok

String

In a math expression, multiplication and division takes place before addition and subtraction.

True

In languages that require variable declarations, a variable's declaration must appear before any other statements that use the variable

True

In most languages, the first character of a variable name cannot be a number

True

The value of a named constant cannot be changed during the programs execution

True

Uninitialized variables are a common cause of errors

True

A(n) ______ variable is one that has been declared, but has not been initialized. a. undefined b. uninitialized c. empty d. default

Unintialized

A _______ is any hypothetical person that is using a program and providing input for it. a. designer b. user c. guinea pig d. test subject

User

A ______ is a storage location in memory that is represented by a name. a. variable b. register c. RAM slot d. byte

Variable

A(n) _______ specifies a variable's name and data type. a. assignment b. variable specification c. variable certification d. variable declaration

Variable declaration

A set of well-defined, logical steps that must be taken to perform a task. a. logarithm b. plan of action c. logic schedule d. algorithm

Algorithm

A(n) ________ sets the variable to a specified value. a. variable declaration b. assignment statement c. math expression d. string literal

Assignment statement

Short notes placed in different parts of a program, explaining how those parts of the program work, are called ________. a. comments b. reference manuals c. tutorials d. external documentation

Comments

A(n) _____ operator raises a number to a power. a. modulus b. operators c. exponent d. operand

Exponent

Hand Tracing is the process of translating a psuedocode 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

Programmers must be careful not to make syntax errors when writing psuedocode

False

The name gross_pay is written in the camelCase convention

False

Variable names can have spaces

False

A _________ is a diagram that graphically depicts the steps that take place in a program. a. flowchart b. step chart c. code graph d. program graph

Flowchart

A debugging process in which you imagine that you are the computer executing a program is called ______. a. imaginative computing b. role playing c. mental stimulation d. hand tracing

Hand tracing

Assigning a value to a variable in a declaration statement is called ________. a. allocation b. initialization c. certification d. programming style

Initialization

A __________ error does not prevent the program from running, but causes it to produce incorrect results. a. syntax b. hardware c. logic d. fatal

Logic