Assembly Language Basics

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How is assembly language different from high-level programming languages?

Assembly language is specific to a particular computer architecture, whereas high-level programming languages are generally portable across multiple systems.

What is an assembly language?

An assembly language is a low-level programming language for a computer, microcontroller, or other programmable device, in which each statement corresponds to a single machine code instruction.

What is the process of converting assembly language into machine code called?

The process of converting assembly language into machine code is referred to as assembly, or assembling the code.

What is the utility program that converts assembly language into machine code called?

The utility program that converts assembly language into machine code is called an assembler. Signup and view all the answers

What is the most natural language for a processor?

The most natural language for a processor is a sequence or stream of bits. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an assembler in assembly language programming?

The purpose of an assembler is to convert assembly language into executable machine code. Signup and view all the answers

Why is assembly language specific to a particular computer architecture?

Assembly language is specific to a particular computer architecture because each statement in assembly language corresponds to a single machine code instruction. Signup and view all the answers

What is the one-to-one correspondence in assembly language?

The one-to-one correspondence in assembly language refers to the relationship between simple assembly statements and machine language instructions. Signup and view all the answers