CE 274 Introduction to Computers and Java Revision Quiz
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What is machine language?

  • An abstract view of the computer
  • A high-level programming language used for complex applications
  • A language that is easy to program and read
  • A language made of a set of primitive instructions often in binary code (correct)

    • Which statement best describes machine language?

  • It is made of high-level instructions in binary code
  • It is the native language of computers and easy to read (correct)
  • It is an interface between applications and hardware
  • Machine language is an application program

    • What are the characteristics of machine language?

  • An abstract representation of the computer system
  • Composed of built-in primitive instructions in binary code (correct)
  • Easy to program, read, and modify
  • Acts as an interface between applications and hardware

    • Why is machine language not easy to program or read?

    <p>As it is made up of binary code instructions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of programming language is machine language?

    <p>Low-level programming language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes machine language from high-level languages?

    <p>Machine language is directly executable by the computer hardware, high-level languages are not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what format are the instructions written in machine language?

    <p>Binary code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does machine language pose challenges for programmers?

    <p>As it involves working directly with binary instructions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes machine language different from assembly language?

    <p>'Assembly language' uses mnemonic codes, whereas 'machine language' uses binary codes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do programmers prefer high-level languages over machine language?

    <p>High-level languages are easier to learn and use than machine language</p> Signup and view all the answers

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