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Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will be introduced to a Python IDE. We will learn about the function of an IDE and why programmers use these to write programs. We will be given some simple code to predict, run, investigate, and modify. Whilst we take our first steps in Python programming, we will also learn about common errors and error types.
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4 Questions
Q1.Which of these is NOT a high-level programming language?
Which of these is NOT a high-level programming language?
C
Java
Python
Q2.Which language uses nmeumonics and op codes for its commands?
Which language uses nmeumonics and op codes for its commands?
C
Machine code
Python
Q3.Which of these will create a single, executable file that can then be run without the original source code.
Which of these will create a single, executable file that can then be run without the original source code.
Interpreter
Q4.Which of these will run the source code one line at a time and doesn’t create an executable file. It is needed every time you run the code.
Which of these will run the source code one line at a time and doesn’t create an executable file. It is needed every time you run the code.
Compiler
3 Questions
Q1.What does IDE stand for?
What does IDE stand for?
Integrated design environment
Integrated designers environment
Integrated developers environment
Q2.Which one of these lines of code is a subroutine call?
Which one of these lines of code is a subroutine call?
"Twinkle, twinkle little star"
def menu()
score = 0
Q3.Which of these is NOT an advantage of using an IDE?
Which of these is NOT an advantage of using an IDE?
Syntax colour coding
Syntax error checking
Syntax highlighting