QCM : Fundamentals of Programming and Software Development — 9 questions

Explication

A function is a block of code designed to perform a specific task, accept input parameters, and return a value, as explicitly defined in the course content.

Explication

The 'Switch case' control statement is explicitly mentioned in the content as a structure that selects among many code blocks based on an expression's value, with a citation from 2017, making it the correct answer.

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Variables act as named storage locations that hold data which can change during program execution, enabling programs to manipulate and process data dynamically.

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The concept of functions and procedures was formally established and gained widespread recognition with the publication of influential work on structured programming by Edsger Dijkstra in 1968, which emphasized modularity and the use of functions and procedures.

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A class serves as a blueprint or template for creating objects, which are specific instances of that class. This fundamental distinction is key to understanding object-oriented programming.

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Edsger Dijkstra is credited with formalizing the concept of the stack data structure, which is fundamental in programming for managing function calls and recursion.

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Improper file handling, such as failing to close files after operations, can lead to data corruption or loss because data may not be written properly or resources may not be released, causing errors and unreliable data storage.

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Setting breakpoints at suspected error locations allows the programmer to pause execution and step through the code, observing variable states and program flow, which helps identify the source of errors efficiently.

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The key feature of SDLC is that it is a systematic, phased approach that guides the entire software development process from requirements to maintenance, ensuring organized and efficient development.