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Testing and Fixing Code Answers

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Which of these statements correctly describe aspects of testing code? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
Users depend on the information provided by the software program.
B
Beta testing is the second stage of testing the software program.
C
All testing is done by the developer of the computer software.
D
All code is likely to include mistakes, no matter how careful a programmer may be.
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Identify the characteristics of bugs that occur in computer software. Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
Bugs can occur for a variety of reasons.
B
Bugs can halt the execution of a program.
C
Bugs are anything that keeps code from working properly.
D
Bugs do not exist in code that has been carefully programmed.
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Which of these are functions that can be performed using debugging software? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
step line by line through the program
B
add images to the software code
C
establish breakpoints that enable one specific segment of code to run
D
watch the values that are stored in memory as the program runs
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Which of these are characteristics of debugging software? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
Debugging involves beta testers using the program.
B
Debugging involves running the software with a debugger program.
C
Debugging is part of the process of looking for computer software code errors.
D
Debugging is only done once.
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Which of these are reasons to verify code fixes? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
Fixing one error may cause an error somewhere else.
B
You must verify that you fixed the problem as intended.
C
You want to save time by only doing this step one time.
D
You were the only person who worked on the code.
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Complete the sentence to explain why you should test to ensure the computer code is correct. Check all of the boxes that apply.You must test the code fixes because

A
fixing one thing may cause an error somewhere else.
B
you must verify that you fixed the problem as intended.
C
good programmers do this.
D
users are relying on the fix you make.
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Which of these statements are true about the software testing cycle? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
It involves inputting sample data and comparing the results to the intended results.
B
It is an iterative process.
C
It includes fixing and verifying code.
D
It does not require testing the fix.

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