Python Definitions and Concepts

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Which of the following best describes the function of a compiler?

Executes source code line by line, highlighting errors
Translates machine language to source code
Provides a platform for editing source code
Converts source code into machine language and saves it (correct)

What is the primary role of an interpreter in programming?

To write the initial code
To create machine language from source code
To provide an environment for program development
To convert and execute code line by line, showing errors (correct)

An IDE's main function is to:

Convert source code to machine language
Execute programs line by line
Translate machine language into readable text
Provide software for developing computer programs (correct)

What is binary code?

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A computer program can be best described as:

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Compiler

A program that translates source code written in a high-level programming language (like Python) into machine language (binary 1's and 0's) that the computer can understand.

Interpreter

A program that executes code line by line without saving it, and it highlights errors as they happen.

IDE (Integrated Development Environment)

A software used for developing computer programs. It usually includes an editor, debugger, and compiler/interpreter.

Computer Program

A set of instructions that a computer can understand and execute to perform certain tasks.

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Binary

A system that represents information using only two states: 'ON' (1) or 'OFF' (0).

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Python Definitions

Compiler: A program that translates source code into machine language (binary 1's and 0's).
Interpreter: Converts and executes source code line by line, highlighting errors as it goes without saving the entire code.
IDE (Integrated Development Environment): Software used to create computer programs.
Binary: 1's and 0's representing characters in a computer.
Machine Language: Binary strings of 1's and 0's understood by a computer.
Computer Program: A set of instructions for a computer to perform tasks.