What Is Defensive Programming

question 25

Multiple Choice

What is defensive programming?

• A) Writing a program that does not contain run-time errors.
• B) Programming in a language that allows programmers to describe tasks at a higher conceptual level than machine code.
• C) Structuring programs and development processes in such a way that an error in one part of the program does not trigger a disastrous response.
• D) Writing a program that does not contain compile-time errors.

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Definitions:

Process Mean

The average or mean value of a set of process measurements, representing its central tendency over time.

Assignable Variation

A variation in a process or product that can be traced to specific causes, as opposed to random or inherent variability.

Defects

Imperfections or errors in a product or process that deviate from desired standards or outcomes.

Standard Deviation

A statistical measure that quantifies the amount of variation or dispersion in a set of data values.