Cop2170 - Chapter 1

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An ______ is a item in a program that contains data and has the ability to perform operations.

Back 1

object

Front 2

The data that an object contains is referred to as its ________, or _______.

Back 2

properties, attributes

Front 3

The operations that an object can perform are called ________.

Back 3

methods

Front 4

A _______ is a specific type of object that usually appears in a program's graphical user interface.

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control

Front 5

The window that contains the other elements is known as a ______ control.

Back 5

Form

Front 6

The small boxes that accept keyboard input are known as ________ controls.

Back 6

TextBox

Front 7

The areas that simply display text are known as ______ controls.

Back 7

Label

Front 8

The buttons that perform operations when clicked with the mouse are known as ________ controls.

Back 8

Button

Front 9

A _______ is simply a piece of data that determines some characteristic of the control.

Back 9

property

Front 10

Programs that operate in a GUI environment must be ___________.

Back 10

event-driven

Front 11

An _______ is an action that takes place within a program, such as the clicking of a button control.

Back 11

event

Front 12

If you wish for a control to respond to a specific event, you must write a set of programming statements known as an _______ _______.

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event handler

Front 13

A rectangular button-shaped object that performs an action when clicked with the mouse.

Back 13

Button

Front 14

A box that is checked or unchecked when clicked with the mouse.

Back 14

CheckBox

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A control that s the combination of a ListBox and a TextBox.

Back 15

ComboBox

Front 16

A window, onto which other controls may be placed.

Back 16

Form

Front 17

A rectangular border that functions as a container for other controls.

Back 17

GroupBox

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A horizontal scroll bar that, when moved with the mouse, increases or decreases a value.

Back 18

HScrollBar

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A box that displays text that cannot be changed or entered by the user.

Back 19

Label

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A box containing a list of items.

Back 20

ListBox

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A control that displays a graphic image.

Back 21

PictureBox

Front 22

A round button that is either selected or deselected when clicked with the mouse.

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RadioButton

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A rectangular area in which the user can enter text, or the program can display text.

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TextBox

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A vertical scroll bar that, when moved with the mouse, increases or decreases a value.

Back 24

VScrollBar

Front 25

What are the 3 conventions you should follow when naming controls?

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1) The first three letters of the name (prefix) should be a lowercase prefix indicating the control's type.

2) The first letter after the prefix should be uppercase.

3) The part of the control name that appears after the three-letter prefix should describe the control's purpose in the application.

Front 26

What are the steps for developing a visual basic application?

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1) Clearly define what the application is to do.

2) Visualize the application running on the computer and design its user interface.

3) Determine the controls needed.

4) Define the values of each control's relevant process.

5) Determine the event handlers and other code needed for each control.

6) Create a flowchart or pseudocode version of the code.

7) Check the flowchart or pseudocode for errors.

8) Start Visual Studio and create the forms and other controls identified in Step 3.

9) Use the flowcharts or pseudocode from Step 6 to write the actual code.

10) Attempt to run the application. Correct any syntax errors found and repeat this step as many times as necessary.

11) Once all syntax errors are corrected, run the program with test data for input. Correct any runtime errors. Repeat this step as many times as necessary.

Front 27

A __________ is a diagram that graphically depicts the flow of a method.

Back 27

flowchart

Front 28

_________ is a human-readable code that looks similar to programming language code.

Back 28

Pseudocode

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A ________ _______ is the incorrect use of a programming language element, such as a keyword, operator, or programmer-defined name.

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syntax error

Front 30

A mistake in a mathematical formula is a common type of ________ ______.

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runtime error

Front 31

Each Visual Basic application that you create is called a(n) _________.

Back 31

project

Front 32

What is the Designer window used for?

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You use the Designer window to create an application's graphical user interface. The Designer window shows the application's form, and it allows you to visually design its appearance by placing the desired controls that will appear on the form when the application executes.

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What does the Solution Explorer window used for?

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A solution is a container for holding VB projects. When you create a new VB project, a new solution is automatically created to contain it. The Solution Explorer window allows you to navigate among the files in a VB project window.

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What is the Properties window used for?

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When you are creating a VB application, you use the Properties window to examine and change a control's properties.

Front 35

The ______ ______ menu bar at the top of the Visual Studio window that provides menus such as FILE, EDIT, VIEW, PROJECT, etc.

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Visual Studio

Front 36

The _______ _______ contains buttons that execute frequently used commands.

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standard toolbar

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The _________ is a window that allows you to select the controls that you want to use in an application's interface.

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Toolbox

Front 38

A ________ is a small rectangular box that pops up when you hover the mouse pointer over a button on the toolbar or in the Toolbox for a few seconds. It contains a short description of the button's purpose.

Back 38

ToolTip

Front 39

When the windows are _______, it means that they're attached to one of the edges of the Visual Studio window. Alternatively, the windows can be detached, or _________.

Back 39

docked, floating

Front 40

What is the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) Library?

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It's a Microsoft library that provides complete documentation for Visual Basic, as well as other programming languages included in Visual Studio. You will also find code samples, tutorials, articles, and access to Microsoft instructional videos.

Front 41

True or False:

A window cannot float if it's Auto Hide feature is turned on.

Back 41

True

Front 42

TIP:

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Remember, you can always reset the window layout by clicking Window on the menu bar, and then selecting Reset Window Layout. If you accidentally close the Designer window, the Solutions Explorer window, or the Properties window, you can use the VIEW menu to redisplay them.