Classification of Computer Languages: Low Level vs High Level Languages

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Which of the following is a characteristic of high-level programming languages?

They require a language translator to execute the program. (correct)

They use binary codes as instructions.

They are time-consuming and cumbersome to write.

They are directly understood by the computer's hardware.

Which of the following is a key advantage of high-level programming languages over low-level languages?

They are easier to write and debug. (correct)

They are more difficult to understand and develop.

They are less portable across different computer systems.

They require knowledge of the computer's internal architecture.

Which of the following is a characteristic of advanced high-level programming languages?

They use binary codes as instructions.

They are closer to machine language than high-level languages.

They are designed to solve specific types of problems. (correct)

They require extensive knowledge of computer architecture.

Which of the following is a key feature of fourth-generation programming languages (4GLs)?

They are designed to be more user-friendly and focus on the problem domain. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a procedure-oriented language and a fifth-generation language (5GL)?

Fifth-generation languages are designed for specific problem domains. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key advantage of using a high-level programming language over a low-level language?

High-level languages are more concise and easier to write. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a preprocessor in software development?

To optimize and transform the source code before it is compiled Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key advantage of using a JavaScript MV* framework over plain JavaScript files?

Improved code organization and structure Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using a CSS framework over writing generic cascading style sheets?

Faster development and prototyping Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key benefit of using Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) with JavaScript over technologies like Flash?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the trend towards single-page web applications (SPAs) over traditional multi-page websites?

Enhanced user experience and reduced page load times Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary driver behind the trend of moving from CPU-based to GPU-based processing in software development?

Increased performance and parallelization for certain types of workloads Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the advantages of high level languages mentioned in the text?

High level languages have a simple English-like structure for program coding. Signup and view all the answers

Why were high level languages developed?

To overcome large time consumption and cost in developing machine and assembly languages. Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential requirement when using high level languages?

A separate language translator to convert programs into machine readable object code. Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic of high level languages makes them easier to understand?

Flexible control structures. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the disadvantages of high level languages according to the text?

High level languages necessitate language translators for converting instructions into low-level object code. Signup and view all the answers

During which phase of a source program's life cycle does editing of the program code take place?

Edit time Signup and view all the answers