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Q: During ____________________ program execution, the computer performs each instruction in the order it appears.

Q: Loop and iteration are other words for a ____________________ control structure.

Q: A ____________________ control structure, as shown in the figure above, is an instruction that specifies what to do based on whether a condition is true or false.

Q: A(n) ____________________ is a screen-based object whose behavior can be defined by a programmer.

Q: A(n) ________________________________________ is a tool for programming software applications for graphical environments, such as Windows

Q: A document that combines the problem statement and algorithm is called a program ____________________.

Q: Before finalizing an algorithm, you should perform a ____________________ to verify that it works.

Q: A(n) ____________________, as shown in the figure above, is a graphical representation of the way that a computer should progress from one instruction to the next.

Q: In a problem statement, a(n) ____________________ is something you accept as true in order to proceed with the program design.

Q: The ____________________ information in a problem statement is what you supply to the computer in order to solve the problem.

Q: Java, BASIC, and COBOL are all examples of programming ____________________.

Q: A(n) ____________________ is a word in a program such as WRITE, READ, or IF...THEN.

Q: A computer ____________________ is a set of instructions that tell a computer how to carry out a task.

Q: ____ documentation includes the problem statement and algorithm.a. Internal c. Programb. External d. User

Q: A(n) ____ error results from instructions that the computer cannot execute.a. syntax c. bugb. execution d. run-time

Q: Most Prolog compilers provide a(n) ____ feature that allows you to track through each instantiation.a. trace c. walkthroughb. debugger d. backtrack

Q: A(n) ____ control is a compiled computer program that can be referenced from an HTML document, downloaded and installed on your computer, and executed from within the browser.a. JavaScript c. ActiveXb. VBScript d. XML

Q: In a Java applet, source code is compiled into ____ and stored in a file with the .class extension.a. JavaScript c. HTMLb. bytecode d. JVM

Q: A(n) ____ is an unchanging value or attribute.a. rule c. argumentb. fact d. constant

Q: ____ is a process by which every possible solution is tried.a. Backtracking c. Arguingb. Instantiation d. Walkthrough

Q: In a Prolog program, a(n) ____ is a general statement about the relationship between facts.a. attribute c. statementb. rule d. argument

Q: A basic way to use objects in an OO program is to manipulate them with ____.a. attributes c. classesb. methods d. subclasses

Q: ____ is the process of hiding the internal details of objects and methods.a. Encapsulation c. Hierarchyb. Private attribution d. Polymorphism

Q: Which of the following is NOT an example of a String Multiple data type?a. Characters c. Decimalsb. Symbols d. Numerals

Q: A decision structure is another term for a ____ control structure.a. sequential c. proceduralb. repetition d. selection

Q: Which of the following is NOT an example of a repetition command?a. FOR c. WHILEb. DO d. GOTO

Q: The program flow shown in the figure above is determined by the ____ command.a. GOTO c. BASICb. FOR...NEXT d. IF....THEN...ELSE

Q: Microsoft Visual Basic was one of the first languages to feature ____.a. natural language c. formatting codesb. a VDE d. a text editor

Q: ____ is an example of a program editor.a. Notepad c. Jextb. Wordpad d. VDE

Q: The program shown in the figure above is coded using a(n) ____.a. text editor c. VDEb. program editor d. event-driven language

Q: Which of the following does NOT fall under the classification of procedural languages?a. Machine languages c. Third-generation languagesb. Assembly languages d. Natural languages

Q: Which of the following is NOT a way to express an algorithm?a. Flowcharts c. Problem statementsb. Object Definitions d. Structured English

Q: ____ is the notation system for algorithms that is less formalized than Structured English.a. Flowcharting c. Proceduralb. Pseudocode d. Assembly language

Q: In a problem statement, information such as the prices, sizes, and shapes of pizza from a pizzeria represent ____.a. known information c. specificationsb. assumptions d. fields

Q: Software ____ incorporates mathematical and management techniques and is used on large software projects to reduce costs.a. computing c. programmingb. development d. engineering

Q: The U.S. Defense Department defines a small computer program as one with fewer with ____ lines of code.a. 1,000,000 c. 10,000b. 100,000 d. 100

Q: ____-generation languages eliminate many punctuation and grammar-rules.a. Second c. Fourthb. Third d. Fifth

Q: A(n) ____ language consists of commands represented as 1s and 0s that correspond to the processor's instruction set.a. machine c. second-generationb. assembly d. declarative

Q: The debugging process is the same whether the program is written in a compiled or interpreted language.

Q: If the purpose of code is not clear, a program section should include program documentation.

Q: Asking the computer to divide by 0 is an example of a run-time error.

Q: Java applets can be programmed to open or modify files on your computer.

Q: VBScript allows a Web designer to embed simple program instructions into the text of an HTML document.

Q: HTML can perform complicated tasks and respond to user actions.

Q: The procedural paradigm focus on the algorithm that describes the solution, and the declarative paradigm focuses on describing the problem.

Q: Prolog can manipulate facts in several ways without explicit programming.

Q: A procedural programming language can autonomously run through every possible instantiation, backtracking if necessary to deal with multiple variables.

Q: The object-oriented paradigm is inefficient for problems that involve real-world objects.

Q: Java is an example of an object-oriented language.

Q: A class is defined by attributes.

Q: Skilled programmers often use the GOTO command because it is the simplest control structure.

Q: DO...WHILE is an example of a loop command.

Q: The figure above represents an example of a repetition control structure.

Q: A text editor, as shown in the figure above, is a generic word processing tool that can be used to type in program code.

Q: Using a VDE saves development time.

Q: A program specification is a blueprint for a computer program.

Q: A program written in procedural language is difficult to use for problems with a specific start and end point.

Q: The figure above represents the procession of instructions in a program.

Q: Machine languages are classified as procedural languages.

Q: After you devise an algorithm, the next step is to write the problem statement.

Q: Different algorithms can be used to complete the same task.

Q: On average, a programmer can write, test, and document a maximum of 100 lines of code per day.

Q: Ada Lovelace was the first computer programmer.

Q: Software engineering is a general term that covers computer programming activities, such as coding and testing.

Q: All computer programs follow the same basic structure.

Q: A low-level language includes command words and grammar based on human language.

Q: An assembly language allows programmers to use abbreviated command words.

Q: Progammers disagree on what defines the fourth-generation languages.

Q: BASIC is an example of a low-level language.

Q: A(n) object ____________________ is any behavior that an object is capable of performing.

Q: Each ____________________ in a database stores data about one entity.

Q: Each field has a unique field ____________________ that describes its contents.

Q: A(n) ____________________ file is one that contains only one record type.

Q: A(n) ____________________ file uses a uniform format to store data for each item in the file.

Q: When you register online for a class or order items from an online retailer, you are probably interacting with a(n) ____________________.

Q: ____ analytics focus on anticipating future probabilities and trends.a. Data cubing c. Classificationb. Predictive d. OLAP

Q: Populating data warehouses usually requires custom ____ routines.a. conversion c. exportb. entry d. analysis

Q: A data ____ is a collection of information organized for analysis.a. mine c. cubeb. query d. warehouse

Q: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an effective database report? a. Only the required information is presented. b. Information is delivered in a timely manner. c. Titles, page numbers, dates, labels, and headings should be included. d. Buttons or controls can help move between records.

Q: The albums in the figure above are sorted by: ____.a. Album Name c. Artist Nameb. Discount Price d. Qty in Stock