15 Questions
What is the ultimate interpreter of any computer program?
Hardware
Why does programming demand completeness and greater precision than human languages?
To ensure the hardware can execute the instructions correctly
What is the main purpose of a compiler in the context of programming?
To translate code into machine language
In what way is programming more arduous than writing a formal report?
It requires more precision and completeness
What does the text mean by 'Self-document a computer program using comments'?
Adding explanations within the code for better understanding
Why do programming languages demand completeness and greater precision?
Because hardware cannot interpret intent or nuance
Which language is a native language that the CPU processes?
Assembly language
Which generation language describes what is to be done without specifying how it is to be done?
Fourth-generation language
Which type of language is relatively easy to read and port across different platforms?
Fourth-generation language
Which language is known for being English-like and quite compact with a small number of keywords?
C
Which language serves as an excellent, first programming language due to its systematically ordered sets of instructions and support for functions?
C
Which programming language can be faster and more powerful than other high-level languages?
C
Which operating systems are written in C and C++?
Windows
Which organization maintains an up-to-date map of 50 of the most popular programming languages?
TIOBE Software
What is the main feature of C that makes it a popular choice as a first programming language?
It requires systematically ordered sets of instructions.
Test your knowledge about the generations of programming languages, features of the C language, compilation process of a C compiler, and self-documenting computer programs using comments. This quiz covers fundamental concepts of the C programming language.
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