SLR19

Question 1

What is thinking ahead

Answer 1

The process of looking at a project as a whole

Question 2

How can thinking ahead help us

Answer 2

It can minimise errors and improve code efficiency

Question 3

Why should code be reused when possible

Answer 3

1. Shortens development time
2. Saves system resources
3. Lowers development cost
4. Reduces redundant code

Question 4

What is term used to describe code that is pre-compiled and pre-tested

Answer 4

Library’s

Question 5

Library’s and sub-routines similar. What is one difference

Answer 5

They are the same except you make sub-routines yourself

Question 6

What is the use of thinking ahead in coding

Answer 6

It minimises errors and increases code efficiency

Question 7

What are pre-conditions

Answer 7

The conditions the exist and could affect how you devise a solution to a problem

Question 8

What are the benefits of coping code (4)

Answer 8

1. Shortens development time
2. Saves system resources
3. Lowers development cost
4. Reduces redundant code

Question 9

What is the term used to describe code that has been pre-tested and pre-compiled

Answer 9

Library’s

Question 10

Library’s and sub-routines are very similar. What is one difference

Answer 10

You make subroutines yourself

Question 11

What does caching do

Answer 11

It allows the computer to think ahead by bringing data into main memory / RAM and stays there till the action is complete

Question 12

What is a drawback of caching

Answer 12

If the wrong data is fetched it needs to be flushed out of the system this could decrease efficiency