Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - IDE

What does IDE stand for in the context of hardware?

• Integrated Data Encryption

• Integrated Device Electronics

• Integrated Digital Equipment

• Integrated Development Environment

When was the first IDE standard released?

• 1990

• 1994

• 2000

• 2005

What is the main difference between IDE and ATA?

• Manufacturer

• Size of the hard drive

• Interface vs. actual hard drive

• Speed of data transfer

What is the purpose of a software IDE?

• To play video games

• To create computer programs

• To browse the internet

• To edit photos

What tools are typically included in a software IDE?

• Calculator, Calendar, Email client

• Source code editor, Debugger, Compiler

• Music player, Video editor, Word processor

• Browser, File manager, Terminal

What does RTE stand for in the context of software IDEs?

• Real-Time Editor

• Runtime Environment

• Resource Tracking Engine

• Rapid Testing Environment

What is the benefit of using an IDE for programming?

• Eliminates the need for coding

• Makes programming easy

• Automates the entire process

• Streamlines the development process

Which interface superseded the IDE interface?

• USB

• SATA

• HDMI

• Ethernet

What can be tracked when a program is run within the RTE?

• Stock market trends

• Events within the application

• Weather updates

• Traffic conditions

What does an IDE provide for testing software programs?

• Centralized user interface

• Version control

• Runtime environment

• All of the above