Module 1 Flashcards
(146 cards)
1
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A programmer writes __________ using a programming language to create programs.
A
source code
2
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It is a text listing of commands to be compiled or assembled into an executable computer program.
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Source code
3
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It consists of rules governing the structure and content of the statement that should be followed in a programming language.
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Syntax
4
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In low-level language, there is more chance for errors and it is very difficult to find errors, debug and modify.
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True
5
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Computer languages are the languages through which the user can communicate with the computer by writing program instructions.
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True
6
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It is the process of designing, writing, testing, debugging/ troubleshooting, and maintaining the source code of computer programs.
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Programming
7
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In machine language, OFF switch is designated by a 1.
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False
8
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Which of the following is not a language translator?
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Editor
9
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Interpreter or compiler is used to convert high-level language to low-level language.
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True
10
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The first step in Program Development Cycle is ____________.
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Requirement Analysis
11
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It is any activity designed to keep programs error-free, up-to-date and in good working condition.
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Maintenance
12
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Which of the following steps is not required during the Testing and Debugging phase?
A
Select the appropriate programming language.
13
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The actual writing of the program is based on the design specifications
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True
14
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An algorithm is a step-by-step description of how to arrive at a solution in the easiest way.
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False
15
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It is the most common error and incorrect use of programming language statements.
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Syntax Error
16
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During this phase of Program Development Cycle, we write the solution in step by step statements.
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System Design
17
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A type of testing performed to identify bugs before releasing the product to real users or to the public
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Alpha Testing
18
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The first step in Requirements Analysis is to define the problem and the users.
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True
19
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It is a software error that occurs while a program is being executed.
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Run-time error
20
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The execution of high-level language is slower compared to low-level languages.
A
True
21
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A way of translating source code in which each statement is translated individually and executed immediately after translation
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Interpreter
22
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Machine Language uses only two symbols 1 & 0.
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True
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A programming paradigm that includes or relies on the concept of classes and objects.
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Object-oriented
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Programming is important for learning to innovate, create eco-friendly solutions for global problems.
A
True
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Assembly language programs must be translated into machine instructions, using an ________
Assembler
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Computer cannot understand mnemonics in assembly language, thus a translator is used called Assembler.
True
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It is a text listing of commands to be compiled or assembled into an executable computer program.
Source code
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It is a programming style that allows splitting those instructions into procedures.
Procedural
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In machine language, OFF switch is represented as 0.
True
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It means detecting, locating, and removing all errors in a computer program.
Debugging
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Documentation phase ends by writing a manual that provides an overview of the program’s functionality, tutorials for the beginner, in-depth explanations of major program features, reference documentation of all program commands and a thorough description
True
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During this phase of Program Development Cycle, it involves the collection of information and the definition of the characteristics or features of the desired system.
Requirement Analysis
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The last step in Program Development Cycle is ____________.
Documentation and Maintenance
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Which of the following steps is not required during the Testing and Debugging phase?
Select the appropriate programming language.
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The actual writing of the program is based on the design specifications
True
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When the programmer runs the programs, it points to a certain line of code and tells there is a missing semicolon (;) at the end of the statement. What do you think is this type of error?
Syntax Error
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During this phase of Program Development Cycle, we check whether the code written is solving the specified problem or not.
Testing and Debugging
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It is the step-by-step sequence of instructions that describe how data will be processed to produce the desired output.
Algorithm
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The execution of high-level language is slower compared to low-level languages.
True
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It is a programming style that allows splitting those instructions into procedures.
Procedural
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A way of translating source code in which all statements are translated and stored as an executable program, or object program; execution occurs later
Compiler
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A programming language with symbolic names for opcodes, and decimals or labels for memory addresses
Assembly Language
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Instructions in _______ are written in 0s and 1.
Machine languauge
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Which is not true about programming paradigm?
Procedural, Object-Oriented, Functional and Logical are programming paradigms
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It is the most common error and incorrect use of programming language statements.
Syntax Error
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The first step in Requirements Analysis is to define the problem and the users.
True
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Coding is the fourth step in Program Development Cycle.
False
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System design involves the collection of information and the definition of the characteristics or features of the desired system.
False
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The user has type 0 as the denominator in a computer program that divides two numbers. An error has occurred during the execution. Which type of error is this?
Run-time Error
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During system design, we write the program to solve the given problem using programming languages like C, C++, Java, etc.,
False
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Syntax error and Logical error are collectively known as Bugs.
True
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The program design process describes the data for the solution of the problem.
False
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An English-like nonstandard language that lets you state your solution to a problem.
Pseudocode
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The first step in Program Development Cycle is ____________.
Requirement Analysis
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Programming is important for speeding up the input and output processes in a machine.
True
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In OOP, problem is decomposed into a number of entities called procedures.
False
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Programming is important to automate, collect, manage, calculate, and analyze the processing of data and information accurately.
True
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Computer cannot understand mnemonics in assembly language, thus a translator is used called Assembler.
True
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The following are example of high-level languages except _____
Machine language
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It is also called executables that consist of binary instructions
Machine language programs
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Machine Language uses only two symbols 1 & 0.
True
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C and C++ are a most popular a programming language which uses interpreter
False
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In Procedure-oriented programming, A main program centrally controls all the procedures.
True
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It is a written detailed description of the programming cycle and specific facts about the program. Also, it includes necessary instructions on the use and maintenance of the program/software (product).
Documentation
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In pseudocode, steps are linked by connecting lines and directional arrows.
False
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Determine the input to achieve the desired outputs is part of System Design.
False
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An algorithm is a step-by-step description of how to arrive at a solution in the easiest way.
True
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System design involves the collection of information and the definition of the characteristics or features of the desired system.
False
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A set of steps or phases that are used to develop a program in any programming language.
Program Development Life Cycle
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In maintenance phase, the programming team fixes program errors and updates the software.
True
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When coding, follow the syntax to prevent committing errors.
True
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It is the most common error and incorrect use of programming language statements.
Syntax Error
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An English-like nonstandard language that lets you state your solution to a problem.
Pseudocode
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Computer hardware can understand only the high-level languages
False
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It is also be referred to as imperative programming.
Procedural
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It is a manual testing of the solution design to make sure that it is free of errors and that the logic works.
Desk-checking
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Source code must be translated to machine language using a language barrier
False
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In this phase of Program Development Cycle, we construct the actual program.
Coding
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The correct order of steps in testing and debugging of phase is:
3,1,2
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When we want to develop a program using any programming language, we follow a sequence of steps called phases
True
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A programming paradigm that includes or relies on the concept of classes and objects.
Object-oriented
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The following are example of high-level languages except _____
Machine language
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The following programming languages uses the compilation process except _____
Python
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Which of the following programming languages uses an interpreter?
- Python
- C#
- C++
Python
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A programming language with symbolic names for opcodes, and decimals or labels for memory addresses
Assembly Language
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A way of translating source code in which each statement is translated individually and executed immediately after translation
Interpreter
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It is a sequence of instructions written to perform a specified task for a computer
Computer program
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During this phase of Program Development Cycle, it involves the collection of information and the definition of the characteristics or features of the desired system.
Requirement Analysis
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It is any activity designed to keep programs error-free, up-to-date and in good working condition.
Maintenance
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When the program is finalized, free of errors and the logic works, a documentation is prepared
True
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Determine the input to achieve the desired outputs is part of System Design.
False
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The actual writing of the program is based on the design specifications
True
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The last step in Program Development Cycle is ____________.
Documentation and Maintenance
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It is a pictorial representation of a step-by-step solution to a problem.
Flowchart
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There are lots for programming language that are known but all of them need to follow some strategy which is referred to as a paradigm.
True
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The following programming languages uses the compilation process except _____
Python
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Which of the following statement is true about high-level language?
Writing instructions in a high-level language is easier.
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Each class of computer has its own particular machine language
True
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C and C++ are a most popular a programming language which uses interpreter
False
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A programming language with symbolic names for opcodes, and decimals or labels for memory addresses
Assembly Language
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High-level language uses English-like instructions
True
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The following are advantages of low-level language except __________
Low-level language instructions are executed directly without any translation.
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It is any activity designed to keep programs error-free, up-to-date and in good working condition.
maintenance
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In Program Development Cycle, when you analyze requirements you include already selecting the appropriate programming language to be used in creating the program.
False
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In testing and debugging phase, real data is run to make sure the program works.
True
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Developing a program involves steps similar to any problem-solving task.
True
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Coding is the fourth step in Program Development Cycle.
False
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Pseudocode is different from algorithm by the fact that they are expressed in program language like constructs.
True
109
The first step in Requirements Analysis is to define the problem and the users.
True
110
When we want to develop a program using any programming language, we follow a sequence of steps called phases
True
111
When the programmer runs the programs, it points to a certain line of code and tells there is a missing semicolon (;) at the end of the statement. What do you think is this type of error?
Syntax Error
112
During this phase of Program Development Cycle, we write the solution in step by step statements.
System Design
113
It is also called executables that consist of binary instructions
Machine language programs
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Which of the following is not an advantage of high-level language?
It requires very less time for their execution.
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There are lots for programming language that are known but all of them need to follow some strategy which is referred to as a paradigm.
True
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A coder is a person who writes a source code using programming languages to create computer programs.
False
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A programmer writes __________ using a programming language to create programs.
source code
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A programming language with symbolic names for opcodes, and decimals or labels for memory addresses
Assembly Language
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It is a programming style that allows splitting those instructions into procedures.
Procedural
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It is a written detailed description of the programming cycle and specific facts about the program. Also, it includes necessary instructions on the use and maintenance of the program/software (product).
Documentation
121
In pseudocode, steps are linked by connecting lines and directional arrows.
False
122
System design involves the collection of information and the definition of the characteristics or features of the desired system.
False
123
A type of error that occurs when there is a mistake in a program's source code that results in incorrect or unexpected behavior.
Logical Error
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Requirement analysis involves the collection of information and the definition of the characteristics or features of the desired system.
True
125
In testing and debugging phase, real data is run to make sure the program works.
True
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During this phase of Program Development Cycle, we check whether the code written is solving the specified problem or not.
Testing and Debugging
127
Developing a program involves steps similar to any problem-solving task.
True
128
Programming paradigm is a way to classify programming languages based on their ___________
features
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Which testing is performed by real users of the software application in a real environment
Beta Testing
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A ____________ is a mistake that the programmer made while designing the solution to a problem.
Run-time error
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The programmer runs a program that multiplies two numbers. He inputted 10 and 5 as the numbers. But on the screen the result is 5, which error do you think is committed by the programmer?
Logical error
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The programs created using low level language runs on different machines with little changes or no changes at all.
False
133
Even ______ the software is completed, it needs to be maintained and evaluated regularly
AFTER
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Computer languages are the languages through which the user can communicate with the computer by writing program instructions.
True
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An error in a program's source code that gives way to unanticipated and erroneous behavior.
Logical error
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Which of the following programming languages uses the compilation process?
i. Python
ii. C#
iii. C++
iv. Java
ii, iii, iv
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The process of manually reviewing the source code of a program.
Desk-checking
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A collection of instructions that can be executed by a computer to perform a specific task.
Computer Program
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A computer program that automatically converts instructions written in assembly language into machine language
Assembler
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The process of designing and building an executable computer program to accomplish a specific computing result.
Programming
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A translator that transforms source language (high-level language) into object language all at once.
Compiler
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A programming model which is based upon the concept of objects.
Object-oriented
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A systematic way of developing quality software.
Program Development Life Cycle
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Even when the software is completed, it needs to be maintained and evaluated regularly.
True
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The set of instructions and statements written by a programmer using a computer programming language
Source code
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most popular programming languages which use a compiler.
C and C++
