Why Is Hand-Tracing, or Manually Walking Through the Execution of a Method

question 81

Multiple Choice

Why is hand-tracing, or manually walking through the execution of a method, helpful?

• A) It is an effective way to understand a method's subtle aspects
• B) It guarantees that the method will compile without errors
• C) It makes unit testing unnecessary
• D) It enforces the "black-box" concept of method design

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Definitions:

Compound

A compound is a substance made up of two or more different elements chemically bonded together in fixed proportions.

NMR Spectrum

A representation of the resonance frequencies of nuclei in a magnetic field, providing detailed information about the structure of molecules.

Peaks

The highest points or maxima, often used in the context of graphs (e.g., absorption peaks in spectroscopy).

Anisole

An organic compound with the formula CH3OC6H5, consisting of a methoxy group (-OCH3) bonded to a phenyl group, used as a precursor in perfumes and pharmaceuticals.