CompTIA ITF+ ITF Software Development 2

Question 1

Which programming concept allows a function to call itself during execution?

Accepted Answer

Recursion

Answer

Recursion is when a function calls itself, often used to solve problems that can be broken into smaller sub-problems of the same type.

Question 2

What does the term 'debugging' refer to in software development?

Accepted Answer

Finding and fixing errors in code

Answer

Debugging is the process of identifying, analyzing, and removing errors (bugs) from software code.

Question 3

Which data structure operates on a Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) principle?

Accepted Answer

Stack

Answer

A stack follows LIFO order, meaning the last element added is the first one removed, like a stack of plates.

Question 4

In software development, what is a 'library'?

Accepted Answer

A collection of pre-written reusable code

Answer

A library is a collection of pre-written functions and routines that developers can use to avoid rewriting common functionality.

Question 5

What is the purpose of pseudocode in software development?

Accepted Answer

To plan program logic in plain language before coding

Answer

Pseudocode is an informal, plain-language description of an algorithm used to plan logic without worrying about syntax.

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