C++ Program Development Cycle Quiz

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What are the main steps in the C++ program-development cycle?

The main steps in the C++ program-development cycle are creating/modifying source code, compiling, linking, and executing programs.

What are the consequences if a C++ program has compiling errors?

If a C++ program has compiling errors, it must be modified to fix them and then be recompiled.

What are the three tasks performed in sequence by the C++ compiler command?

The C++ compiler command performs three tasks in sequence: preprocessing, compiling, and linking.

What should be done if a C++ program has runtime errors or does not produce the correct result?

If a C++ program has runtime errors or does not produce the correct result, it must be modified and recompiled and executed again. Signup and view all the answers

What are the main tasks performed in sequence by the C++ compiler command?

The main tasks performed in sequence by the C++ compiler command are preprocessing, compiling, and linking. Signup and view all the answers

What are the three separate programs included in a C++ compiler?

A C++ compiler contains three separate programs: preprocessor, compiler, and linker. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the preprocessor in the C++ program-development process?

The preprocessor processes the directives in the source file before it is passed down to the compiler, such as #include to include a library. Signup and view all the answers

What is the C++ program-development cycle and why is it considered repetitive?

The C++ program-development cycle consists of creating/modifying source code, compiling, linking, and executing programs. It is considered repetitive because if there are compiling errors, the program must be modified and recompiled. If there are runtime errors or incorrect results, the program must be modified, recompiled, and executed again. Signup and view all the answers

What are the consequences of a C++ program having compiling errors?

If a C++ program has compiling errors, it must be modified to fix them and then recompiled. Signup and view all the answers

Why do we refer to the preprocessor, compiler, and linker together as a C++ compiler for simplicity?

For simplicity, we refer to the preprocessor, compiler, and linker together as a C++ compiler because the C++ compiler command performs the tasks of preprocessing, compiling, and linking in sequence. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the role of the preprocessor in the C++ program-development process.

The preprocessor processes directives, such as #include, before the source file is passed down to the compiler. It prepares the source file for compilation. Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of a C++ program having compiling errors?

The program must be modified to fix the errors and then recompiled. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the tasks performed in sequence by the C++ compiler command.

The C++ compiler command performs preprocessing, compiling, and linking tasks in sequence. Signup and view all the answers

What does the C++ program-development process involve?

It involves creating/modifying source code, compiling, linking, and executing programs, and it is a repetitive process. Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure of a C++ compiler and what does it consist of?

A C++ compiler contains three separate programs: preprocessor, compiler, and linker. The preprocessor processes directives, the compiler compiles the source code, and the linker links the compiled code with libraries. Signup and view all the answers