Quiz: Setting Up Your Development Environment

Question 1: What is the purpose of a development environment?

A. To host websites for public access B. To store backup files for projects C. To write, test, and debug code efficiently D. To browse websites securely

Question 2: Which of these is an example of a code editor?

A. Visual Studio Code B. GitHub C. XAMPP D. Apache

Question 3: Why is a local server important in a development environment?

A. It allows public users to access your project B. It mimics the behavior of a live hosting environment C. It automatically optimizes your code D. It manages team collaboration

Question 4: What feature makes Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) different from code editors?

A. Integrated debugging and version control B. Lightweight design and simplicity C. Lack of plugins or extensions D. Support for multiple programming languages

Question 5: Which of these is NOT typically part of a development environment?

A. Code editor or IDE B. Version control system C. Local server D. Email client

Question 6: Which programming language is commonly supported by PHPStorm?

A. Python B. PHP C. Ruby D. C#

Question 7: Which text editor is known for being lightweight and beginner-friendly?

A. PHPStorm B. Sublime Text C. Notepad++ D. IntelliJ IDEA

Question 8: What does a linter do in a development environment?

A. Checks and enforces coding standards B. Compresses images for faster loading C. Manages database connections D. Automates file uploads to the server

Question 9: Why is it important to customize your development environment?

A. To avoid using plugins and extensions B. To ensure your projects run faster on the internet C. To make the environment look visually appealing D. To increase productivity and streamline your workflow

Question 10: What feature is shared by both Visual Studio Code and PHPStorm?

A. Built-in support for Java applications B. Limited support for debugging tools C. Extensibility through plugins or extensions D. Requirement for a paid license