What is the name for a line of text in source code that is ignored by the compiler or interpreter and used to explain the code?

Difficulty: Easy

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This Easy Programming Concepts MCQ checks one syllabus fact.

The question is: “What is the name for a line of text in source code that is ignored by the compiler or interpreter and used to explain the code?”

The accepted answer is C. Code comment. Code comment refers to a line of text in source code that is ignored by the compiler or interpreter and used to explain the code.

A. Runtime error
Why not A: “Runtime error” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Code comment. Code comment refers to a line of text in source code that is ignored by the compiler or interpreter and used to explain the code.
B. Parameter
Why not B: “Parameter” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Code comment. Code comment refers to a line of text in source code that is ignored by the compiler or interpreter and used to explain the code.
C. Code comment ✓
D. Constant
Why not D: “Constant” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Code comment. Code comment refers to a line of text in source code that is ignored by the compiler or interpreter and used to explain the code.

Correct answer

C. Code comment

Explanation

Code comment refers to a line of text in source code that is ignored by the compiler or interpreter and used to explain the code.

Source: Programming Concepts Official Reference Guide

Tags: computer science, programming, coding basics, software development

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