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What is a computer language?

  • A method for storing data in a computer
  • A set of rules for hardware configuration
  • A type of computer hardware
  • A medium of communication between a user and a computer (correct)

    • What is the purpose of a compiler or interpreter in relation to computer language?

  • To design the user interface for computer programs
  • To translate the code into a language the computer can understand (correct)
  • To create backup copies of computer programs
  • To manage the computer's memory allocation

    • What does a computer language help the user to do?

  • Encrypt and decrypt data
  • Tell the computer what to do and how to do it (correct)
  • Manage the computer's network connections
  • Control the computer's power supply

    • What are low-level languages in the context of programming languages?

    <p>Languages that are closer to the computer's machine code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of high-level languages in programming?

    <p>Provide high-level abstraction from the hardware</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a compiler or interpreter in relation to computer language?

    <p>The purpose of a compiler or interpreter is to translate the code written in a specific computer language into a language that the computer can understand and execute.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a computer language facilitate communication between a user and a computer?

    <p>A computer language serves as a medium for writing instructions that can be interpreted and executed by a computer. It provides a set of rules for communication between the user and the computer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between low-level and high-level languages in the context of programming?

    <p>Low-level languages provide direct communication with the computer hardware and are more difficult to understand, while high-level languages are closer to human language and are easier to comprehend and use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is each coding language written in a specific syntax that a computer can understand?

    <p>Each coding language is written in a specific syntax to ensure that the computer can understand and interpret the instructions accurately, enabling it to accomplish tasks or solve problems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a computer language help the user instruct the computer?

    <p>A computer language helps the user instruct the computer by providing the syntax and rules for writing programs or specific applications, enabling the user to communicate their instructions effectively to the computer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Computer Languages

    • A computer language is a set of instructions that a computer can understand and execute.
    • Enables users to communicate with computers and provide instructions to perform specific tasks.
    • Each language has a specific syntax which is like the grammar of the language.

    Compilers and Interpreters

    • Both compilers and interpreters translate human-readable code into machine-readable instructions.
    • A compiler translates the entire program into machine code at once before execution.
    • An interpreter translates the code line by line as it is being executed.

    Low-Level Languages

    • Low-level languages are closer to the computer's hardware and are more difficult for humans to understand.
    • Examples of low-level languages include assembly language and machine code.
    • They provide direct control over the computer's hardware.

    High-Level Languages

    • High-level languages are designed to be easier for humans to read and write.
    • Examples of high-level languages include Python, Java, and C++.
    • They abstract away the complexities of the hardware, making it easier for developers to focus on the logic of the program.

    Communication between User and Computer

    • Computer languages provide a bridge between a user and a computer, allowing the user to give instructions that the computer can understand.
    • It allows users to instruct a computer to perform various tasks, from simple calculations to complex simulations.

    Difference Between Low-Level and High-Level Languages

    • Low-level languages are closer to the hardware and are more difficult to learn and use.
    • High-level languages are closer to human language and are easier to understand and program with, but they may be less efficient.

    Syntax and Computer Understanding

    • Syntax is the set of rules that defines how the language should be written.
    • The specific syntax of each language enables the compiler or interpreter to correctly translate the code into machine-readable instructions.

    Instructions

    • Each language has a set of commands called "instructions" that specify an action for the computer to perform.
    • With a language, a user can provide a sequence of instructions to a computer, guiding its actions according to the desired outcome.

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