Answer to Question #201001 in C++ for Master j

Question

A. Explain what is meant by the “syntax” of a programming language

B. There are six (6) steps in program development. Explain any Four(4) steps

C. Define the term pseudo-code.

D. Outline one (1) reason why interpreters are important.

E. Explain what is meant by “event driven program design”

F. List three (3) types of “translators”

Answer 1

A. SYNTAX-RULES GOVERNING ARRANGEMENT OF COMMANDS IN ANY PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE

B.1. Problem Definition-DEALS WITH DEFINITION OF THE BOUNDARY OF THE PROBLEM

2. Problem Analysis

In STAGE 2, we determine the requirements like variables, functions, etc

3. Algorithm Development-During this phase, we develop a step by step procedure to solve the problem

4. Coding & Documentation

This phase uses a programming language to write or implement the actual programming instructions for the steps

C.PICTORIAL REPRESENTATION OF AN ALGORITHM.

D.They convert source code into computer readable format.

E.event driven program design-THE PROGRAM IS DETERMINED BY USER ACTIONS SUCH AS MOUSE CLICK AND KEYPRESS.THEY ARE NORMALLY VISUAL BASED PROGRAMMING

F.1 ASSEMBLERS.

 2.INTERPRETERS.

 3.COMPILERS.