tools with an ide

Question 1

Describe the function of an editor.

Answer 1

Allows program to enter, format and edit the high-level language source code

used for development of software, writing the code and designing the interface

Question 2

Describe the function of a compiler.

Answer 2

converts source code into executable machine code

when compiled, the code can be run at any time, doesn’t need to be recompiled

Question 3

Describe the function of an interpreter.

Answer 3

converts source code into machine code line by line, executing as it goes

process is performed each time it needs to be run, so interpreter always has to be present

Question 4

Describe the function of a linker.(p)

Answer 4

A program which allows previously compiled sections of code to be linked together

Question 5

Describe the function of a loader.(p)

Answer 5

A program which loads previously compiled code into memory

Question 6

Describe the function of a debugger.(p)

Answer 6

A program which tracks down and identifies error in a program