2.5) Programming languages and Integrated Development Environments

Question 1

High Level Language​

Answer 1

Designed to allow the expression of a computer program in a way that reflects the problem being solved rather than the details of how the solution is produced. One-to-many.​

Question 2

Low-level language​

Answer 2

Close to machine code and closely related to the design of the machine. One-to-one​

Question 3

Translator​

Answer 3

Takes a program written in one programming language and converts it to another.​

Question 4

Compiler​

Answer 4

Translates high-level language source code into a computer’s machine code.​

Question 5

Interpreter​

Answer 5

Translates and executes a program one statement at a time.​

Question 6

IDE​

Answer 6

Integrated Develop Environment: “A software application that provides comprehensive facilities for software development. Normally consists of a source code editor, build automation tools and a debugger​

Question 7

IDE: Error diagnostics​

Answer 7

IDE tools that provide detailed feedback on errors in code.”​

Question 8

IDE: Run-time environment​

Answer 8

A configuration of hardware and software. Includes the CPU type, operating system and any runtime engines or system software required by a particular category of application.​