What term describes the manual method of reviewing and stepping through a…
2023
What term describes the manual method of reviewing and stepping through a program's intended steps before any code is written?
- A.
Desk checking
- B.
Flowcharting
- C.
Testing
- D.
Compiling
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Correct answer: A
The correct option is A. Desk checking is a manual, pen-and-paper technique where a programmer traces the logic, algorithm, or intended steps of a program before writing actual code. It helps identify structural logic flaws, missing conditions, or algorithmic errors early in the design phase.