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What is machine language?
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?
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?
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?
Why is machine language not easy to program or read?
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Which type of programming language is machine language?
Which type of programming language is machine language?
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What distinguishes machine language from high-level languages?
What distinguishes machine language from high-level languages?
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In what format are the instructions written in machine language?
In what format are the instructions written in machine language?
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Why does machine language pose challenges for programmers?
Why does machine language pose challenges for programmers?
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What makes machine language different from assembly language?
What makes machine language different from assembly language?
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Why do programmers prefer high-level languages over machine language?
Why do programmers prefer high-level languages over machine language?
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