Book
Big Java, Early Objects
Edition
6
Title
Introduction

  1. Which statement best describes a computer program?

    1. A program is a sequence of comments.
    2. A program can decide what task it is to perform.
    3. A program is a sequence of instructions and decisions that the computer carries out.
    4. A program can only perform one simple task.
    Section Ref
    Section 1.1 Computer Programs
    Title
    Which statement best describes a computer program?
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-01

  2. Which statement regarding computer programs is correct?

    1. Computer programs can decide what task to perform.
    2. Large and complex computer programs are generally written by only one programmer.
    3. Computer programs are composed of extremely primitive operations.
    4. Small computer programs are not documented.
    Title
    Which statement regarding computer programs is correct?
    Section reference
    Section 1.1 Computer Programs
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-02

  3. What is an example of a typical instruction in a computer program?

    1. Add up two numbers.
    2. Lay out a term paper.
    3. Drive a car.
    4. Display a fancy font.
    Title
    What is an example of a typical instruction in a computer program?
    Section reference
    Section 1.1 Computer Programs
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-03

  4. What does CPU stand for?

    1. Computer Programming Unit
    2. Computer Processing Unit
    3. Central Processing Unit
    4. Central Programming Unit
    Section Ref
    Section 1.2 The Anatomy of a Computer
    Title
    What does CPU stand for?
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-04

  5. Which one of the following is NOT a function of a CPU?

    1. Performing arithmetic operations
    2. Processing data and controlling programs
    3. Querying a database
    4. Fetching and storing data from storage and input devices
    Section Ref
    Section 1.2 The Anatomy of a Computer
    Title
    Which one of the following is NOT a function of a CPU?
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-05

  6. Which type of storage is made from electronic circuits that can store data?

    1. compact disk (CD)
    2. hard disk
    3. primary storage
    4. secondary storage
    Section Ref
    Section 1.2 The Anatomy of a Computer
    Title
    Which type of storage is made from electronic circuits that can store data?
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-06

  7. Which one of the following memory types provides storage that persists without electricity?

    1. primary storage
    2. RAM
    3. memory
    4. secondary storage
    Section Ref
    Section 1.2 The Anatomy of a Computer
    Title
    Which one of the following memory types provides storage that persists without electricity?
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-07

  8. Which one of the following memory types provides storage that is slower and less expensive?

    1. primary storage
    2. secondary storage
    3. peripheral device
    4. the transistor
    Section Ref
    Section 1.2 The Anatomy of a Computer
    Title
    Which one of the following memory types provides storage that is slower and less expensive?
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-08

  9. Which type of secondary storage consists of rotating platters coated with a magnetic material?

    1. hard disk
    2. solid state drive
    3. compact disk (CD)
    4. memory
    Section Ref
    Section 1.2 The Anatomy of a Computer
    Title
    Which type of secondary storage consists of rotating platters coated with a magnetic material?
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-09

  10. Some computers are self-contained units; others are interconnected through what?

    1. bus
    2. networks
    3. peripheral devices
    4. power lines
    Section Ref
    Section 1.2 The Anatomy of a Computer
    Title
    Some computers are self-contained units; others are interconnected through what?
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-10

  11. Which is an example of a peripheral device?

    1. the CPU
    2. primary storage
    3. motherboard
    4. speakers
    Section Ref
    Section 1.2 The Anatomy of a Computer
    Title
    Which is an example of a peripheral device?
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-11

  12. Which memory type does not provide persistent storage?

    1. secondary storage
    2. hard disk
    3. primary storage
    4. DVD
    Title
    Which memory type does not provide persistent storage?
    Section reference
    1.2 The Anatomy of a Computer
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-12

  13.  Where must program instructions and data reside in order for the CPU to directly read and execute them?

    1. memory
    2. bus
    3. hard disk
    4. somewhere on the computer network
    Title
    Where must program instructions and data reside in order for the CPU to read and execute them?
    Section reference
    1.2 The Anatomy of a Computer
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-13

  14. What term is used to refer to the computer instructions that are executed by a CPU?

    1. virtual machine
    2. machine code
    3. high-level code
    4. instruction set
    Section Ref
    Section 1.3 The Java Programming Language
    Title
    What term is used to refer to the computer instructions that are executed by a CPU?
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-14

  15.  What is the Java Virtual Machine?

    1. A CPU that runs compiled Java code.
    2. A library that makes it possible to write portable programs.
    3. A program that simulates a real CPU running compiled Java code.
    4. A program that translates Java code into machine instructions.
    Title
    What is the JVM?
    Section reference
    1.3 The Java Programming Language
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-15

  16.  What is the term used to refer to Java code that runs in a browser?

    1. applet
    2. script
    3. html
    4. class
    Title
    What is the term used to refer to Java code that runs in a browser?
    Section reference
    1.3 The Java Programming Language
    Difficulty
    easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-16

  17. What term is used to refer to languages that allow programmers to describe tasks at a higher conceptual level than machine code?

    1. virtual
    2. high-level
    3. sophisticated
    4. conceptual
    Section Ref
    Section 1.3 The Java Programming Language
    Title
    What term is used to refer to languages that allow programmers to describe tasks at a higher conceptual level than machine code?
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-17

  18. What tool translates high-level instructions into low level machine code?

    1. debugger
    2. assembler
    3. compiler
    4. linker
    Section Ref
    Section 1.3 The Java Programming Language
    Title
    What tool translates high-level instructions into low level machine code?
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-18

  19. What tool translates Java source code into files that contain instructions for the Java Virtual Machine?

    1. linker
    2. compiler
    3. assembler
    4. interpreter
    Section Ref
    Section 1.3 The Java Programming Language
    Title
    What tool translates Java source code into files that contain instructions for the Java Virtual Machine?
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-19

  20. Which statement is true about running a Java program on a different CPU?

    1. You need different Java source code for each CPU.
    2. You can take code that has been generated by the Java compiler and run it on different CPUs.
    3. You need to compile the Java program for each CPU.
    4. You cannot run the program on a different CPU because Java, being a high-level programming language, is machine dependent.
    Section Ref
    Section 1.3 The Java Programming Langauge
    Title
    Which statement is true about running a Java program on a different CPU?
    Difficulty
    Medium
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-20

  21. When was Java officially introduced?

    1. 1991
    2. 1995
    3. 2000
    4. 2005
    Section Ref
    Section 1.3 The Java Programming Language
    Title
    When was Java officially introduced?
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-21

  22. Which statement best describes the portability characteristic of Java?

    1. The same already-compiled Java programs will run on Windows, UNIX, Linux, or Macintosh operating systems without any change.
    2. The same Java compiler can be used on many operating systems.
    3. There are only small differences between the Java programming language on different operating systems.
    4. It is easy to change a Java program so that it will work on different operating systems.
    Section Ref
    Section 1.3 The Java Programming Language
    Title
    Which statement best describes the portability characteristic of Java?
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-22

  23.  No matter which Java development environment you use, what happens to the Java source code in order for a Java program to execute?

    1. The source code is automatically separated into many files.
    2. The source code is backed up to a network storage facility.
    3. A Java compiler converts all uppercase letters to lowercase.
    4. A Java compiler translates the source code into class files.
    Title
     No matter which Java development environment you use, what happens to the Java source code in order for a Java program to execute?
    Section reference
    1.4 Becoming Familiar With Your Programming Environment
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-23

  24.  Why should you set aside time to become familiar with the programming environment?

    1. The time you spend will prevent data loss without the need for backups.
    2. The tools needed for Java programming are different from other software.
    3. Although computer systems vary widely, the Java programming environment is always the same.
    4. The Java libraries are detailed and extensive.
    Title
    Why should you set aside time to become familiar with the programming environment?
    Section reference
    1.4 Becoming Familiar With Your Programming Environment
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-24

  25. Suppose that a computer virus infects your computer and corrupts the files you were going to submit for your current homework assignment. What precaution could have saved you from a disastrously bad grade for this assignment?

    1. Defragment the hard drive.
    2. Purchase an anti-virus program to remove the virus from your computer.
    3. Make regular backups of all your important files.
    4. Purchase an extended warranty for your computer.
    Section Ref
    1.4 Becoming Familiar With Your Programming Environment
    Title
    What can prevent you from losing files that get corrupted?
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-25

  26.  Which statement regarding backup strategies for Java files is correct?

    1. You should have multiple copies of your source files in different locations.
    2. You should regularly print out your work so you can retype it in case of data loss.
    3. You should regularly back up the Java virtual machine instructions to prevent loss of valuable work.
    4. Your compiler automatically makes backups of your source files.
    Title
    Which one of the following statements regarding backup strategies for Java files is correct?
    Section reference
    1.4 Becoming Familiar With Your Programming Environment
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-26

  27. The line public class HelloPrinter indicates which declaration below?

    1. Declaration of the variable class.
    2. Declaration of the class HelloPrinter.
    3. Declaration of the variable public.
    4. Declaration of the class public.
    Title
    The line public class HelloPrinter indicates which declaration below?
    Section reference
    1.5 Analyzing Your First Program
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-27

  28. Every Java program consists of one or more of these fundamental building blocks.

    1. class
    2. CPU
    3. applet
    4. parameter
    Section Ref
    Section 1.5 Analyzing Your First Program
    Title
    TB Every Java program consists of one or more of these fundamental building blocks.
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-28

  29. What is the name of the file that contains the Java source code for the public class HelloPrinter?

    1. HelloPrinter
    2. HelloPrinter.java
    3. HelloPrinter.class
    4. HelloPrinter.txt
    Section Ref
    Section 1.5 Analyzing Your First Program
    Title
    What is the name of the file that contains the Java source code for this class?
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-29

  30. A __________ contains sequences of programming instructions that describe how to perform a particular task.

    1. parameter
    2. label
    3. variable
    4. method
    Section Ref
    Section 1.5 Analyzing Your First Program
    Title
    A __________ contains sequences of programming instructions that describe how to perform a particular task.
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-30

  31. What term is used to refer to an individual instruction inside a method?

    1. statement
    2. constant
    3. comment
    4. object
    Section Ref
    Section 1.5 Analyzing Your First Program
    Title
    What term is used to refer to an individual instruction inside a method?
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-31

  32. In Java, every statement must end with which symbol?

    1. .
    2. )
    3. !
    4. ;
    Section Ref
    Section 1.5 Analyzing Your First Program
    Title
    In Java, every statement must end with this symbol.
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-32

  33. What term is used to refer to a sequence of characters enclosed in quotation marks?

    1. string
    2. object
    3. comment
    4. variable
    Section Ref
    Section 1.5 Analyzing Your First Program
    Title
    What term is used to refer to a sequence of characters enclosed in quotation marks?
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-33

  34. What term is used to refer to values supplied to a method that are needed to carry out its task?

    1. class
    2. object
    3. argument
    4. comment
    Section Ref
    Section 1.5 Analyzing Your First Program
    Title
    What term is used to refer to values supplied to a method that are needed to carry out its task?
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-34

  35. Arguments supplied to methods are enclosed by which symbols?

    1. ()
    2. " "
    3. {}
    4. //
    Section Ref
    Section 1.5 Analyzing Your First Program
    Title
    Arguments supplied to methods are enclosed by which symbols?
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-35

  36. Whenever a method is called in Java, what must be specified?

    1. program name, method name
    2. strings, method name
    3. method name, arguments
    4. the main method, arguments
    Section Ref
    Section 1.5 Analyzing Your First Program
    Title
    Whenever a method is called in Java, what must be specified?
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-36

  37. What is the syntax for calling the println method on the object System.out?

    1. println("Any message").System.out;
    2. System.out("Any message").println;
    3. System.out.println("Any message");
    4. println(System.out,"Any message");
    Section Ref
    Section 1.5 Analyzing Your First Program
    Title
    What is the syntax for calling the println method on the object System.out?
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-37

  38. What is the name of the method in the given method call?

    System.out.println("Welcome");
    1. "Welcome"
    2. System
    3. println
    4. out
    Section Ref
    Section 1.5 Analyzing Your First Program
    Title
    What is the name of the method in the given method call?
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-38

  39. What is the argument in the given method call?

    System.out.println("Welcome");
    1. out
    2. println
    3. "Welcome"
    4. System
    Section Ref
    Section 1.5 Analyzing Your First Program
    Title
    What is the argument in the given method call?
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-39

  40. What is the output of the following Java statement?

    System.out.println("4 + 6");
    1. 10
    2. 46
    3. 4
    4. 4 + 6
    Section Ref
    Section 1.5 Analyzing Your First Program
    Title
    What is the output of the following Java statement?
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-40

  41. What is the output of the following Java statement?

    System.out.println(4 + 6);
    1. 4 + 6
    2. 4
    3. 10
    4. 46
    Section Ref
    Section 1.5 Analyzing Your First Program
    Title
    What is the output of the following Java statement?
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-41

  42. Which statement is true about the following Java code fragment: 

    System.out.println("Hello!);
    1. There is a run-time error.
    2. There are no errors.
    3. There is a compile-time error.
    4. There are multiple errors.
    Title
    Which statement is true about the following Java code fragment?
    Section reference
    1.6 Errors
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-42

  43.  Assuming the programmer wishes to display "Hello!" on the screen, which statement is true about the following Java code fragment: 

    System.out.println("Helo!");
    1. There is a run-time error.
    2. There are no errors.
    3. There is a compile-time error.
    4. There are multiple errors.
    Title
    Which statement is true about the following Java code fragment?
    Section reference
    1.6 Errors
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-43

  44. Assuming the programmer wishes to display "Hello!" on the screen, which statement is true about the following Java code fragment: 

    System.out.println("Hello!");
    1. There is a run-time error.
    2. There are no errors.
    3. There is a compile-time error.
    4. There are multiple errors.
    Title
    Which statement is true about the following Java code fragment?
    Section reference
    1.6 Errors
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-44

  45.  Assuming the programmer wishes to display "Hello!" on the screen, which statement is true about the following Java code fragment: 

    System.out.printn("Helo!");
    1. There is a run-time error.
    2. There are no errors.
    3. There is a compile-time error.
    4. There are multiple errors.
    Title
    Which statement is true about the following Java code fragment?
    Section reference
    1.6 Errors
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-45

  46. Assume that the following Java statement is contained in the main method of the class named Hello:

    System.out.printLine("Hello!");

    What is the name of the file generated by the Java compiler?

    1. Hello.java
    2. Hello
    3. No file is generated due to an error.
    4. Hello.class
    Title
    What is the name of the file generated by the Java compiler?
    Section reference
    1.6 Errors
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-46

  47. What is a logic error?

    1. A violation of the rules of the computer language.
    2. A missing main method.
    3. A program that is syntactically correct but does not do what it is supposed to do.
    4. An error that is so severe that it generates an exception.
    Title
    What is a logic error?
    Section reference
    1.6 Errors
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-47

  48. What is the term used to describe an error detected by the compiler that is a violation of the programming language rules?

    1. logic error
    2. compile-time error
    3. run-time error
    4. typo
    Section Ref
    Section 1.6 Errors
    Title
    Term describing an error violating the programming language rules.
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-48

  49. Other than compile-time error, what is another term used to describe an error detected by the compiler that is a violation of the programming language rules?

    1. typo
    2. logic error
    3. syntax error
    4. run-time error
    Section Ref
    Section 1.6 Errors
    Title
    Another term describing an error violating the programming language rules.
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-49

  50. What is the term used to describe an error causing a program to take an action that the programmer did not intend?

    1. typo
    2. run-time error
    3. compile-time error
    4. syntax error
    Section Ref
    Section 1.6 Errors
    Title
    Term describing an error causing a program to take an action that the programmer did not intend)
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-50

  51. Other than run-time error, what is another term used to describe an error causing a program to take an action that the programmer did not intend?

    1. syntax error
    2. logic error
    3. mistake
    4. compile-time error
    Section Ref
    Section 1.6 Errors
    Title
    Another term describing an error causing a program to take an action that the programmer did not intend)
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-51

  52. Which statement is true about the following Java statement:

    System.out.Println("Welcome!");
    1. There are multiple errors.
    2. There are no errors.
    3. There is a run-time error.
    4. There is a compile-time error.
    Section Ref
    Section 1.6 Errors
    Title
    Which statement is true about the following Java statement?
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-52

  53. Assuming the programmer wishes to output the phrase "Hello!", which of the following is true about the following Java statement:

    System.out.println("Welcme!");
    1. There are multiple errors.
    2. There is a run-time error.
    3. There are no errors.
    4. There is a compile-time error.
    Section Ref
    Section 1.6 Errors
    Title
    Which statement is true about the following Java statement?
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-53

  54. Assuming the programmer wishes to output the phrase "Welcome!", Which statement is true about the following Java statement:

    System.out.println("Welcome!");
    1. There are no errors.
    2. There is a run-time error.
    3. There are multiple errors.
    4. There is a compile-time error.
    Section Ref
    Section 1.6 Errors
    Title
    Which statement is true about the following Java statement?
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-54

  55. Assuming the programmer wishes to output the phrase "Welcome!", which of the following is true about the following Java statement.

    System.out.Println("Wlcome!");
    1. There are no errors.
    2. There is a compile-time error.
    3. There is a run-time error.
    4. There are multiple errors.
    Section Ref
    Section 1.6 Errors
    Title
    Which statement is true about the following Java statement?
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-55

  56. Assume that the main method of the class named Welcome does not contain any compile-time errors. What is the name of the file generated by the Java compiler?

    1. Welcome.class
    2. Welcome.java
    3. No additional file is generated.
    4. Welcome
    Section Ref
    Section 1.6 Errors
    Title
    Assume that the main method of the class named Welcome does not contain any compile-time errors. What is the name of the file generated by the Java compiler?
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-56

  57. Which statement is true about the compilation process?

    1. The compiler will generate CPU specific instructions even if it detects an error.
    2. The compiler will generate Java virtual machine instructions even if it detects an error.
    3. The compiler will stop compiling when it finds the first error.
    4. The compiler will continue compiling after it finds an error.
    Section Ref
    Section 1.6 Errors
    Title
    Which statement is true about the compilation process?
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-57

  58. Who or what is responsible for inspecting and testing the program to guard against logic errors?

    1. JVM
    2. programmer
    3. end-user
    4. compiler
    Section Ref
    Section 1.6 Errors
    Title
    Who/what is responsible for ... guarding against logic errors?
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-58

  59. If you get a sequence of error messages from the compiler that are increasingly off track, you should

    1. check for division by zero
    2. restructure your code to make it more readable
    3. check for spelling, capitalization, or missing quotation marks
    4. include more of your code within themain method
    Section Ref
    Section 1.6 Errors
    Title
    If you get a sequence of error messages from the compiler that are increasingly off track, you should
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-59

  60. The error message "cannot find symbol" is usually a good clue that what kind of error has been made?

    1. logic
    2. spelling
    3. run-time
    4. division by zero
    Section Ref
    Section 1.6 Errors
    Title
    The error message "cannot find symbol" is usually a good clue that what kind of error has been made?
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-60

  61. A sequence of steps that contains precise instructions for what to do at each step and where to go next is ______________.

    1.  unambiguous
    2. terminating
    3. executable
    4. documented
    Title
    A sequence of steps that contains precise instructions...?
    Section reference
    1.7 Problem Solving: Algorithm Design
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-61

  62.  A sequence of steps that can be carried out in practice is ______________.

    1.  unambiguous
    2. terminating
    3. executable
    4. documented
    Title
    A sequence of steps that can be carried out in practice ...?
    Section reference
    1.7 Problem Solving: Algorithm Design
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-62

  63. A sequence of steps that eventually comes to an end is ______________.

    1.  unambiguous
    2. terminating
    3. executable
    4. documented
    Title
    A sequence of steps that eventually comes to an end ...?
    Section reference
    1.7 Problem Solving: Algorithm Design
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-63

  64. What is the purpose of the following algorithm? 

    input somenum
Repeat the following steps for 14 times
   input variable1
   if variable1 < somenum then
      somenum = variable1
print somenum
    1. To search for a particular number among 15 numbers.
    2. To find the largest among 15 numbers.
    3. To print out the 15 numbers.
    4. To find the smallest among 15 numbers.
    Title
    What is the purpose of the following algorithm?
    Section reference
    1.7 Problem Solving: Algorithm Design
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-64

  65. Evaluate the given pseudocode to calculate the efficiency of a vehicle's fuel consumption using the following test values, rounded to one decimal place:

    The trip odometer reading (odometer) = 350

    The amount to fill the gas tank (amount) = 12

    input odometer
input amount
output odometer/amount

    What is the final output?

    1. 27.7
    2. 29.2
    3. 34.4
    4. 32.3
    Title
    What is output of this pseudocode with these test values?
    Section reference
    1.7 Problem Solving: Algorithm Design
    Difficulty
    Medium
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-65

  66. Evaluate the given pseudocode to calculate the weighted score for a student:

    The homework score (homework) = 95

    The weight of homework (hwWeight) = 35%

    The exam score (exams) = 87

    The weight of exams(exWeight) = 65%

    input homework
input hwWeight
input exams
input exWeight
output homework*hwWeight + exams*exWeight

    What is the final output?

    1. 89.20
    2. 89.80
    3. 87.80
    4. 92.20
    Title
    What is the final output?
    Section reference
    1.7 Problem Solving: Algorithm Design
    Difficulty
    Medium
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-66

  67. Evaluate the given pseudocode to calculate the payment (pmt) with the following test values:

    The total number of hours worked (working_hours) = 60

    The rate paid for hourly work (rate) = 12

    input working_hours
input rate
pmt = working_hours * rate
if working_hours > 40 then
   extra_hours = working_hours - 40
   extra_pmt = extra_hours * rate
   pmt = pmt + extra_pmt
output pmt

    What is the final output?

    1. 960
    2. 840
    3. 240
    4. 720
    Title
    What is output of this pseudocode with these test values?
    Section reference
    1.7 Problem Solving: Algorithm Design
    Difficulty
    Hard
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-67

  68. What term is used to refer to an informal description of a sequence of steps for solving a problem?

    1. assembly language instructions
    2. pseudocode
    3. machine instructions for a specific CPU
    4. Java virtual machine instructions
    Section Ref
    Section 1.7 Problem Solving: Algorithm Design
    Title
    What term is used to refer to an informal description of a sequence of steps for solving a problem?
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-68

  69. What term is used to refer to a sequence of steps for solving a problem that is unambiguous, executable, and terminating?

    1. documentation
    2. pseudoprogram
    3. algorithm
    4. comments
    Section Ref
    Section 1.7 Problem Solving: Algorithm Design
    Title
    What term is used to refer to a sequence of steps for solving a problem that is unambiguous, executable, and terminating?
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-69

  70. Which of the following options is true about algorithms?

    1. Algorithms are described informally and can contain ambiguous steps.
    2. Algorithms are written in a programming language.
    3. Algorithms can replace the source code in programs.
    4. You must create an algorithm for a problem before you can create a program to solve the problem.
    Section Ref
    Section 1.7 Problem Solving: Algorithm Design
    Title
    Which of the following options is true about algorithms?
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-70

  71. A sequence of steps is unambiguous when ___________________________

    1. it will eventually come to an end.
    2. it is clearly documented.
    3. it can be carried out in practice.
    4. there are precise instructions for what to do at each step and where to go next.
    Section Ref
    Section 1.7 Problem Solving: Algorithm Design
    Title
    A sequence of steps is unambiguous when ...?
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-71

  72. A sequence of steps is executable when ___________________________

    1. it will eventually come to an end.
    2. it can be carried out in practice.
    3. it is documented.
    4. there are precise instructions for what to do at each step and where to go next.
    Section Ref
    Section 1.7 Problem Solving: Algorithm Design
    Title
    A sequence of steps is executable when ...?
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-72

  73. A sequence of steps is terminating when ___________________________

    1. there are precise instructions for what to do at each step and where to go next.
    2. it will eventually come to an end.
    3. it can be documented.
    4. it can be carried out in practice.
    Section Ref
    Section 1.7 Problem Solving: Algorithm Design
    Title
    A sequence of steps is terminating when ...?
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-73

  74. What is the purpose of the following algorithm?

    input num
Repeat the following steps for 9 times
   input var1
   if var1 > num then
      num = var1
print num
    1. To print out the 10 numbers
    2. To search for a particular number among 10 numbers
    3. To find the largest among 10 numbers
    4. To find the smallest among 10 numbers
    Section Ref
    Section 1.7 Problem Solving: Algorithm Design
    Title
    What is the purpose of the following algorithm?
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-74

  75. Evaluate the given pseudocode to calculate the efficiency of a vehicle's fuel consumption using the following test values:

    The trip odometer reading (odometer) = 300

    The amount to fill the gas tank (amount) = 15

    input odometer 
input amount
output odometer/amount

    What is the final output?

    1. 15
    2. 10
    3. 30
    4. 20
    Section Ref
    Section 1.7 Problem Solving: Algorithm Design
    Title
    What is output of this pseudocode with these test values?
    Difficulty
    Medium
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-75

  76. Evaluate the given pseudocode to calculate the weighted score for a student:

    The program score (program) = 92

    The weight of programs (pgmWeight) = 40%

    The exam score (exams) = 85

    The weight of exams(exWeight) = 60%

    input program
input pgmWeight 
input exams
input exWeight
output program*pgmWeight + exams*exWeight

    What is the final output?

    1. 89.20
    2. 87.80
    3. 89.80
    4. 92.20
    Section Ref
    Section 1.7 Problem Solving: Algorithm Design
    Title
    What is output of this pseudocode with these test values?
    Difficulty
    Medium
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-76

  77. Evaluate the given pseudocode to calculate the payment (pmt) with the following test values:

    The total number of hours worked (working_hours) = 50

    The rate paid for hourly work (rate) = 10

    input working_hours 
input rate
pmt = working_hours * rate
if working_hours > 40 then
   extra_hours = working_hours – 40
   extra_pmt = extra_hours * rate
   pmt = pmt + extra_pmt
end of if
output pmt

    What is the final output?

    1. 540
    2. 580
    3. 500
    4. 600
    Section Ref
    Section 1.7 Problem Solving: Algorithm Design
    Title
    What is output of this pseudocode with these test values?
    Difficulty
    Hard
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-77

  78. What is the correct order of the steps in the program development process:

      i. Develop and describe the algorithm.

     ii. Translate the algorithm into Java.

    iii. Understand the problem.

     iv. Compile and test the program.

      v. Test the algorithm with different inputs.

    1. iii, i, ii, iv, v
    2. i, ii, iv, v, iii
    3. iii, i, v, ii, iv
    4. i, iii, v, ii, iv
    Section Ref
    Section 1.7 Problem Solving: Algorithm Design
    Title
    What is the order of the steps in the program development process?
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-78

  79. Pseudocode must be

      i. Unambiguous.

     ii. Syntactically correct code.

    iii. Readable by a human.

     iv. Indicative of results of an algorithm.

    1. i, ii
    2. i, ii, iii
    3. i, iii, iv
    4. ii, iii, iv
    Section Ref
    Section 1.7 Problem Solving: Algorithm Design
    Title
    Pseudocode must be
    Difficulty
    Easy
    id
    testbank-bj-6-ch01-79