CSIT 112: Fundamentals of Programming II - Midterm Review

This set of flashcards covers important vocabulary and key concepts associated with CSIT 112, specifically relevant to the midterm review.

StringIndexOutOfBoundsException

An exception thrown when an attempt is made to access a character at an index that is out of the bounds of the string.

ArrayIndexOutOfBoundsException

An exception thrown when an attempt is made to access an array with an invalid index.

ArithmeticException

An exception that occurs when an exceptional arithmetic condition has occurred, such as division by zero.

NullPointerException

An exception that occurs when an application attempts to use null in a case where an object is required.

Selection Sort

A sorting algorithm that repeatedly selects the smallest element from an unsorted list and moves it to the beginning.

Insertion Sort

A sorting algorithm that builds a sorted array one element at a time by repeatedly taking the next element from the unsorted portion.

Comparable

An interface in Java that allows the comparison of objects for sorting.

Inheritance

A mechanism in object-oriented programming that allows one class to inherit the properties and methods of another class.

LockDown Browser

A secure browser used during online exams to prevent cheating by restricting access to other applications or sites.

Close-book test

An exam format where students cannot refer to any materials such as textbooks or notes.