C++ Basics: How Computers Process Programs

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What are the two types of languages mentioned in the text?

Low-level and High-level languages

What is the difference between compilers and interpreters?

Compilers convert code into machine code and check for errors, while interpreters convert source code line by line and take the responsibility of execution.

What is the function of an operating system?

The operating system utilizes all resources of a computer system, provides services to the user, and starts executing by itself when the PC is turned on.

Give an example of a compiler-based language and an interpreter-based language.

<p>C++ is a compiler-based language, and Javascript is an interpreter-based language.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the programming paradigm mentioned in the text?

<p>Monolithic paradigm</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the ALU in a computer?

<p>ALU performs basic arithmetic and logical operations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are input and output devices related to the main memory?

<p>Input and output devices have their own memory buffers in the main memory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the role of the CPU in a computer system.

<p>The CPU executes operations and utilizes resources through the Control Unit (CU).</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is program execution related to the binary number system?

<p>Program execution is based on the binary number system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines a program in the context of computers?

<p>A program is a collection of data and a set of operations or instructions on that data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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