A rapid growing programming language that is secure, robust, and portable. Also, very similar to C++
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Variable
A memory location. referenced by an identifier, whose value can be changed during execution of a program.
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Java is the fastest growing programming language in the world.
True! It is very simple and multi-platform, for ultimate compatibility.
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What are the 3 steps to create a program in Java.
Edit, Compile, and Execute.
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A statement found at the beginning of a Java source code that tells where to find complete specifications for a class that will be used in the java source code.
The "Import" Statement
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JVM (Java Virtual Machine)
The program that interprets Java byte codes and executes them.
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Source Code
The program text as viewed by the human who creates or reads it, prior to compilation.
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Compared to C++, Java is more difficult to use and learn and, more error prone, and less portable.
False! Java is more simple, more portable, and less error prone than C++
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What are the two types of user interface styles?
GUI (Graphical User Interface) & Command Line
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The extension of Java source file must be what?
.java
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Parameter
The string of characters that appears between the parentheses, following a statement.
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Just In Time Compilation
A feature of some java virtual machines that first translates byte codes to the machine's code before executing them.
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A JVM is a program that acts like a computer.
True, the Java Virtual Machine translates the code to run Java.
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An object that knows how to display or print characters in a terminal window.
System.out
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The file extension for a byte code must be what?
.class
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Terminal I/O Interface
A user interface that allows the user to enter input from a keyboard and view output as text in a window.
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Hacking
The use of clever techniques to write a program, often for the purpose of gaining access to protected resources on networks.
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The main factor affecting a programs readability is its layout.
True! It is easier to read if you section parts of code, and use comments to show what is doing what in a program.
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What marks the end of each statement?
A semicolon ";"
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What statement would print out "Hello World" ?
System.out.println("Hello World");
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DOS Development Environment
A set of software tools that allows you to edit, compile, run, and debug programs using the DOS operating system.
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Integrated Development Environment
A set of software tools that allows you to edit, compile, run, and debug programs within one user interface.
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When a syntax error is found by the Java compiler, the error message that is provided yields no information about the type of error or where it occurred.
False! Java tells you the type of error that occurs and points to where it occurred.
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Mistakes detected by the compiler are called what?