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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Testing and Fixing Code

Question 8 • Introduction to Information Technology - EL3701

Which of these is a characteristic of debugging software?

Answer
A
It only can be used in a limited number of cases.
B
It includes several tools that help to trace a problem to its source.
C
It only is useful when a program is first being written.
D
It can waste a lot of time.

Explanation

Debugging is the process of finding and fixing errors in software. Debuggers provide tools—such as breakpoints and step-by-step execution—that help trace a problem back to its source. So the correct choice is B, “It includes several tools that help to trace a problem to its source.”

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