APCSP Creative Development 2

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the role of iteration in the creative development process?

Accepted Answer

Repeatedly refining a program based on testing and feedback

Answer

Iteration means repeatedly testing and refining a program to improve it over multiple cycles.

Question 2

A student wants to build an app that tracks daily exercise. Which first step best reflects the investigation phase of creative development?

Accepted Answer

Researching how existing fitness apps work and interviewing potential users

Answer

The investigation phase involves researching the problem space and understanding user needs before building.

Question 3

What is a prototype in the context of program development?

Accepted Answer

A preliminary model used to explore ideas and test concepts

Answer

A prototype is an early, simplified version of a program built to test ideas before full development.

Question 4

During collaborative program development, which practice most improves communication among team members?

Accepted Answer

Using version control and clear code comments

Answer

Version control and comments help team members understand each other's contributions and coordinate effectively.

Question 5

A team uses user stories during development. What is the primary purpose of a user story?

Accepted Answer

To capture a feature from the end user's perspective

Answer

User stories describe desired functionality from the user's point of view, keeping development user-focused.

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