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software programming quiz - tia chapter 10
started: nov 20 at 1:28pm
quiz instructions
this quiz will assess your understanding of the assigned reading. quizzes are intended to be formative assessments that help you understand the material as you are learning. therefore, you can retake quizzes over technology in action chapters, and only your highest score will be recorded in the grade book.
be aware that you will not be allowed multiple attempts on the unit exam and final exam that each include questions over this chapter.
question 6
2 pts
which is not a key factor a programmer uses in selecting the language for a project?
space available
number of inputs required
speed required
type of target application
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Explanation:

When selecting a programming language for a project, factors like space available (related to memory constraints for the program), speed required (performance - critical applications might need languages like C/C++ for speed), and type of target application (e.g., web development might use JavaScript, Python with web frameworks; mobile development might use Java/Kotlin for Android or Swift/Objective - C for iOS) are key. The number of inputs required is more of a functional requirement of the program itself rather than a fundamental factor in choosing the programming language. For example, a language can handle different numbers of inputs through its input - handling mechanisms (like functions for reading from standard input or files), and this is not a core determinant in language selection.

Answer:

Number of inputs required