Debugging a Program

Question 13 • VA-Information Technology Fundamentals B

What is a stepping function?

Answer

a function that allows users to select which portion of a software program they would like to use

a function that allows users to make helpful notes about error messages they encounter

a function in a compiler that enables programmers to indent code when creating subfunctions

a function in a compiler that enables programmers to run a program line by line and observe the current values of program variables

Explanation

A stepping function is a debugging feature that runs a program one line at a time. This lets the programmer observe how the program’s variables change as each line executes. Choice D describes this line-by-line debugging process.

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