Cards

Question 1

What does IDE stand for?

Answer 1

Integrated Development Environment

Question 2

True or False: An IDE typically includes a code editor, debugger, and build automation tools.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: An IDE helps programmers write, test, and ______ code.

Answer 3

debug

Question 4

Name one popular IDE for Python programming.

Answer 4

PyCharm

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a compiler?

Answer 5

To translate source code into machine code.

Question 6

True or False: An interpreter executes code line by line.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Which language is primarily used for web development?

Answer 7

JavaScript

Question 8

What does syntax refer to in programming languages?

Answer 8

The set of rules that defines the combinations of symbols that are considered to be correctly structured programs.

Question 9

Name two features commonly found in IDEs.

Answer 9

Code completion and syntax highlighting.

Question 10

What is the difference between a high-level language and a low-level language?

Answer 10

High-level languages are more abstract and easier for humans to read, while low-level languages are closer to machine code.

Question 11

Which of the following is a low-level programming language: Assembly, Python, or Java?

Answer 11

Assembly

Question 12

What is source code?

Answer 12

The human-readable instructions written in a programming language.

Question 13

Fill in the blank: A ______ is a set of instructions that a computer can execute.

Answer 13

program

Question 14

True or False: Debugging is the process of finding and fixing errors in code.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

What is the purpose of a debugger?

Answer 15

To test and debug programs by allowing the programmer to inspect variables and control the execution flow.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: Java is an example of a ______ programming language.

Answer 16

object-oriented

Question 17

True or False: Python is a compiled language.

Answer 17

False

Question 18

What is the main benefit of using an IDE?

Answer 18

It increases productivity by providing tools that streamline the coding process.

Question 19

Fill in the blank: The ______ is the part of an IDE where code is written.

Answer 19

editor

Question 20

True or False: APIs allow different software programs to communicate with each other.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

What is the role of a build tool?

Answer 21

To automate the creation of executable applications from source code.

Question 22

Name one build tool commonly used in Java projects.

Answer 22

Maven

Question 23

What does ‘syntax error’ mean?

Answer 23

An error that occurs when the code does not conform to the syntax rules of the programming language.

Question 24

Fill in the blank: A ______ is a type of software that helps to manage the execution of programs.

Answer 24

runtime environment

Question 25

What is the purpose of comments in code?

Answer 25

To explain and annotate the code for better understanding by humans.

Question 26

True or False: Comments are executed by the compiler or interpreter.

Answer 26

False

Question 27

What is a script in programming?

Answer 27

A file containing a sequence of instructions that are executed by an interpreter.

Question 28

What is the purpose of a library in programming?

Answer 28

To provide pre-written code that developers can use to save time.

Question 29

True or False: All programming languages can be classified as either compiled or interpreted.

Answer 29

True

Question 30

What is a variable in programming?

Answer 30

A storage location identified by a name that can hold data.

Question 31

What does 'data type' refer to?

Answer 31

The classification of data that tells the compiler or interpreter how the programmer intends to use the data.

Question 32

Fill in the blank: In Python, the command to print output to the console is ______.

Answer 32

print()

Question 33

True or False: A loop is used to execute a block of code multiple times.

Answer 33

True

Question 34

What is an algorithm?

Answer 34

A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or accomplishing a task.