CE 274 Introduction to Computers and Java Revision Quiz

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What is machine language?

A language made of a set of primitive instructions often in binary code

Which statement best describes machine language?

It is the native language of computers and easy to read

What are the characteristics of machine language?

Composed of built-in primitive instructions in binary code

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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