Bug tracking and fixing in Intro to Computing - Cheat Sheet & Quick Revision

Recall & Review

beginner

What is a bug in software development?

A bug is an error or flaw in a software program that causes it to behave unexpectedly or incorrectly, like a typo in a recipe that changes the taste of a dish.

beginner

What is the purpose of bug tracking?

Bug tracking helps teams find, record, and manage bugs so they can fix them efficiently, similar to how a checklist helps you keep track of tasks to complete.

beginner

Name a common tool used for bug tracking.

Common bug tracking tools include Jira, Bugzilla, and Trello, which act like digital notebooks to organize and prioritize bugs.

intermediate

What are the main steps in fixing a bug?

The main steps are: 1) Identify the bug, 2) Understand its cause, 3) Write code to fix it, 4) Test the fix, and 5) Deploy the corrected software, like fixing a leak by finding it, patching it, and checking it doesn't drip anymore.

beginner

Why is testing important after fixing a bug?

Testing ensures the bug is truly fixed and no new problems were introduced, similar to tasting food after adjusting a recipe to make sure it’s better and not worse.

What does bug tracking help with?

A Backing up data

B Writing new features only

C Designing user interfaces

D Finding and managing software errors

Bug tracking is specifically for finding and managing software errors to improve the program.

Which of these is NOT a step in fixing a bug?

A Ignore the bug

B Test the fix

C Identify the bug

D Deploy the corrected software

Ignoring the bug is not part of fixing it; all other steps are essential.

Why do developers test software after fixing a bug?

A To add more bugs

B To delete the software

C To make sure the bug is fixed and no new bugs appeared

D To change the software’s color

Testing confirms the fix works and the software remains stable.

Which tool can be used for bug tracking?

A Jira

B Photoshop

C Excel (only for calculations)

D Spotify

Jira is a popular bug tracking tool; others listed are unrelated.

A bug in software is similar to what in cooking?

A A shopping list

B A typo in a recipe

C A clean kitchen

D A perfectly cooked meal

A bug is like a typo in a recipe that causes the dish to turn out wrong.

Explain the process of bug tracking and fixing using a real-life analogy.

Think about how you find and fix mistakes in daily tasks like cooking or homework.

Describe why testing is important after fixing a bug and what could happen if testing is skipped.

Consider what happens if you don’t check your work after fixing a problem.