IGCSE Computer Science Paper 1 Crossword: 4.2 Programming Languages, Translators and IDEs (Modules 440–449)
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Crossword
Read each clue and write the matching term in the grid. Numbers in brackets show the letters in each word.
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- 2. A compiler or interpreter ______ into an IDE, so the programmer can translate and run code from one button without needing separate translator software. Word 1 of: _____-in __________ (5)
- 6. An interpreter translates the source code again on ______ ______, so programs ______ slower and need the interpreter and source code each time. Only one error is shown at a time. Word 5 of: line by line _____ ___ (3)
- 7. Integrated development environment: one program, such as IDLE, Thonny or Visual Studio, with the tools to write, run and test code. It is not a language or a translator. (3)
- 9. The part of an IDE where you type and edit source ______. It shows line numbers and syntax highlighting (colour-coded keywords), which a plain text editor does not. Word 1 of: ____ editor (4)
- 10. Word 1 of the term in 3 Down: ______ a __________ (6)
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- 1. An IDE tool that finds errors in code and tells the programmer where they are and what kind they are, using line numbers, ______ messages, highlighting and debugging tools. Word 2 of: _____ ___________ (11)
- 3. Pick an assembler for assembly code, an interpreter while testing a program, or a compiler for release to customers, then justify your choice using 'because'. Word 3 of: ______ a __________ (10)
- 4. An IDE feature that lets you run your program and see it work, including its input and output, without leaving the IDE. It has a run button, a console and can step through code. Word 3 of: ___-time ___________ (11)
- 5. Word 1 of the term in 1 Down: _____ ___________ (5)
- 8. Word 4 of the term in 6 Across: line by line _____ ___ (5)
Answer Key
IGCSE Computer Science Paper 1 · Modules 440–449
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2BUILT — A compiler or interpreter ______ into an IDE, so the programmer can translate and run code from one button without needing separate translator software. Word 1 of: _____-in __________
6RUN — An interpreter translates the source code again on ______ ______, so programs ______ slower and need the interpreter and source code each time. Only one error is shown at a time. Word 5 of: line by line _____ ___
7IDE — Integrated development environment: one program, such as IDLE, Thonny or Visual Studio, with the tools to write, run and test code. It is not a language or a translator.
9CODE — The part of an IDE where you type and edit source ______. It shows line numbers and syntax highlighting (colour-coded keywords), which a plain text editor does not. Word 1 of: ____ editor
10CHOOSE — Word 1 of the term in 3 Down: ______ a __________
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1DIAGNOSTICS — An IDE tool that finds errors in code and tells the programmer where they are and what kind they are, using line numbers, ______ messages, highlighting and debugging tools. Word 2 of: _____ ___________
3TRANSLATOR — Pick an assembler for assembly code, an interpreter while testing a program, or a compiler for release to customers, then justify your choice using 'because'. Word 3 of: ______ a __________
4ENVIRONMENT — An IDE feature that lets you run your program and see it work, including its input and output, without leaving the IDE. It has a run button, a console and can step through code. Word 3 of: ___-time ___________
5ERROR — Word 1 of the term in 1 Down: _____ ___________
8EVERY — Word 4 of the term in 6 Across: line by line _____ ___