Introduction to Programming in Java 1 Contact Details

20 Questions

What is the main function of a computer program?

Executing a sequence of basic operations rapidly

What is included in the 'Software' component of a computer?

Windows 7/XP,8,10,11, Microsoft Office, etc.

What is the role of the Java compiler?

Read source code and check for syntax errors

What does the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) do?

Run the Java bytecode file

What is included in the Java Software Development Kit (JDK)?

Java compiler, JRE, and common text editor

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

Write code, compile code, and make changes in response to error messages

What is the main purpose of using high level languages like Java?

Create platform independent programs

What is the immediate result if there are syntax errors in the source code?

Java compiler stops the translation process

What is the function of the Java bytecode file?

Read and execute by the Java Virtual Machine

Why is it not essential to have an IDE?

It doesn't allow writing code or making changes

What does a common text editor such as notepad used for?

Writing programs

What happens once the bytecode file is produced?

The program can be executed by the JVM after compilation

What is the name given to a single program or a set of programs?

Software

What is the term for a set of instructions that tell a computer exactly what to do?

Computer Program

Which type of computer language uses English-like abbreviations to represent operations?

Assembly Languages

What is the purpose of a compiler in programming?

To convert high level language into machine language

In which format does the compiler produce the output for Java programs?

Java Bytecode

What is the name given to the program on the computer which runs Java bytecode?

Interpreter

What is the term for a set of instructions given to a computer, which is then written by a developer in a special computer language?