Program Development Life Cycle Concepts

This video introduces algorithm design and problem solving, focusing on the program development life cycle. It covers problem analysis, design, coding, and testing, emphasizing computational thinking, abstraction, and decomposition. The video explains how to develop algorithms using structured charts and pseudo code, and discusses iterative testing and debugging to ensure program functionality.

What are the four stages of the program development life cycle covered in this video?

• Design, Development, Deployment, Debugging

• Planning, Implementation, Evaluation, Maintenance

• Research, Analysis, Design, Testing

• Analysis, Design, Coding, Testing

Which phase involves identifying the problem and its requirements?

• Design

• Problem Analysis

• Coding

• Testing

What is the process of filtering out unnecessary details to focus on important ones called?

• Iteration

• Decomposition

• Pattern Recognition

• Abstraction

In the example of drawing a dog, which characteristic is considered irrelevant?

• Having a tail

• Making barking sounds

• Having fur

• Having eyes

What does decomposition help achieve in problem analysis?

• Identifying patterns in data

• Filtering out unnecessary details

• Breaking down tasks into smaller parts

• Combining tasks into larger problems

Which of the following is a tool used in the design stage to document algorithms?

• Compilers

• Debugging tools

• Test data

• Flowcharts

What is the purpose of iterative testing?

• To write new code

• To ensure the program meets requirements

• To design the program structure

• To identify the problem

Which stage involves writing the actual program code?

• Analysis

• Testing

• Coding

• Design

What is the final step in the program development life cycle as discussed in the video?

• Problem Analysis

• Maintenance

• Design

• Testing and Debugging

What ensures that all tasks are debugged and work as specified in the program design?

• Problem Analysis

• Final Testing

• Algorithm Development

• Iterative Testing