The programmer, not the compiler, is responsible for testing a program to identify what?

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When considering who is responsible for testing a program to identify certain types of issues, it helps to break down what each potential problem is and who typically detects it.
Option 1: Logic errors. These arise from flaws in the algorithm or incorrect reasoning, and are usually uncovered by the programmer through testing and reasoning about the program’s behavior, not by the compiler. This makes it the appropriate focus for the programmer’s testing efforts.
Option 2: Syntax errors. These are errors in the code’s syntax that violate the language's grammar. The compiler or interpreter typically catches these automatically when attempting to compile or run the code, so they are not primarily the programmer’s testing target for discovery, though a programmer may still fix them after a compiler error.
Option 3: Undefined symbols. Undefined symbols occur when the code references a name that hasn’t been defined (or linked). The compiler and linker often raise these errors during the build process, not during routine testing by the programmer. While a programmer can help diagnose such issues, the detection is usually a compilation-time concern.
Option 4: Out-of-memory errors. These errors relate to resource limitations and can be environment or runtime dependent. While a programmer may investigate memory usage, the primary responsibility for diagnosing memory availability and leaks often involves runtime profiling and system considerations, which can go beyond simple program testing.
In summary, the type of issue most directly identified by the programmer through deliberate test cases during development is the logic error, whereas the other options are typically surfaced by compilation, linking, or runtime environment factors rather than through standard program testing manual checks.

Spr25_CS003C_37772 Ch. 1 Quiz (In-Class) (Remotely Proctored)

The programmer, not the compiler, is responsible for testing a program to identify what?

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