IDE Tools WJEC

What is the primary function of an Integrated Development Environment (IDE)?

• To manage computer hardware components

• To provide tools for writing, testing, and debugging code

• To protect the computer from malware

• To browse the internet

Which feature of an IDE assists in identifying syntax errors by highlighting code issues and the line it is on?

• Compiler

• Auto-completion

• Error diagnostics

What is the purpose of a debugger in an IDE?

• To convert high-level code into machine code

• To manage version control of the code

• To detect and help fix errors in the code

• To format the code according to style guidelines

In the editor tool, how does an IDE's auto-completion feature assist programmers?

• By automatically correcting logical errors in the code

• By suggesting and completing code statements as they are being written

• By executing the code without the need for compilation

• By translating code into multiple programming languages

Which component of an IDE translates the entire source code into machine code before execution?

• Interpreter

• Compiler

• Debugger

• Linker

What role does the linker play in an IDE?

• It combines various pieces of code and libraries into a single executable program

• It translates source code into machine code line by line

• It manages the execution of code during runtime

• It monitors the performance of the code

What is the purpose of the 'watch' feature in an IDE's debugger?

• To monitor changes in the source code

• To observe the performance metrics of the program

• To keep track of the values of variables during program execution

• To alert the programmer of syntax errors

How does an interpreter differ from a compiler within an IDE?

• An interpreter translates and executes code line by line, while a compiler translates the entire code before execution

• An interpreter is faster than a compiler in executing code

• An interpreter only works with low-level languages, whereas a compiler works with high-level languages

• An interpreter detects errors, while a compiler does not

What is the purpose of a memory inspector in an IDE?

• To display syntax errors

• To monitor the computer's RAM usage overall

• To view and analyse the current values stored in memory during program execution

• To format code for printing

What does a trace table help you do during program analysis?

• Translate code into machine language

• Draw a flowchart of the code

• Compile the code faster

• Predict the output of a program by tracking variables step-by-step