D278 Scripting and Programming Foundations - Set 2 - Part 2

Correct Answer: An input specified in the function definition

A parameter is an input passed into a function, which the function uses during execution.

Correct Answer: A value that is sent back to the caller after the function executes

A return value is the result of a function that is passed back to the part of the program that called the function.

Correct Answer: Dividing a program into smaller, manageable modules

Modular development involves splitting a program into separate parts, each focusing on a specific task, to simplify development and testing.

Correct Answer: Writing and testing small amounts of code in increments

Incremental development refers to gradually building and testing small parts of a program to ensure functionality before proceeding further.

Correct Answer: A function definition that has not yet been fully implemented

A function stub is a placeholder function that allows a program to run without errors until the function is fully defined.

Correct Answer: A specific value written directly into the code

A literal is a fixed value, like 10 or "Hello", used in the program code that doesn't change during execution.

Correct Answer: A symbol that performs a built-in calculation

Operators like +, -, *, and / are symbols used to perform mathematical or logical operations on data.

Correct Answer: To find the remainder of a division operation

The modulo operator (%) returns the remainder of the division of two integers.

Correct Answer: A structural diagram that shows classes, their attributes, and methods

A class diagram in UML models the structure of a system by showing its classes, attributes, methods, and relationships.

Correct Answer: A diagram that shows how users interact with the program

A use case diagram visually models the different ways users interact with a software system, representing user actions and system responses.

Correct Answer: A while loop executes while a condition is true, and a for loop runs for a specific number of iterations

A while loop continues executing as long as the condition remains true, while a for loop executes a set number of times.

Correct Answer: A value passed to a function when it is called

A function argument is a value provided to a function when it is called, which the function uses during execution.

Correct Answer: Sends a value back to the calling part of the program

The return statement exits the function and sends a value back to the part of the program that invoked the function.

Correct Answer: A number that can hold decimals

A floating-point number can hold decimal values, such as 3.14 or -0.001.

Correct Answer: To increase the value of a variable by one

The increment operator (++) adds 1 to the value of a variable, commonly used in loops to control iteration.

Correct Answer: A data structure that holds a list of values of the same type

An array is an ordered collection of elements, all of which are of the same data type.

Correct Answer: The location number of an element in the array

An index refers to the position of an element in an array, typically starting from 0.

Correct Answer: A named value that cannot be changed once assigned

A constant is a value that remains the same throughout the execution of a program, typically used for fixed values like Pi or conversion factors.

Correct Answer: A way to convert a value from one data type to another

Type casting is the process of converting a value from one data type to another, such as from integer to float or vice versa.

Correct Answer: To graphically represent the flow of control in a program

A flowchart visually represents the sequence of steps in a program, helping to understand the control flow.