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Which programming language was the first high-level language intended for scientific computing?
Which programming language was the first high-level language intended for scientific computing?
- BASIC
- Pascal
- COBOL
- FORTRAN (correct)
Which of the following is the smallest unit of measurement used to quantify binary data?
Which of the following is the smallest unit of measurement used to quantify binary data?
- Nibble
- Byte
- Word
- Bit (correct)
What is the most fundamental level of information stored in a computer system represented by?
What is the most fundamental level of information stored in a computer system represented by?
- Octal
- Decimal
- Binary (correct)
- Hexadecimal
Is HTML considered a programming language?
Is HTML considered a programming language?
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Which language is used to instruct a computer to perform specific tasks?
Which language is used to instruct a computer to perform specific tasks?
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Study Notes
Programming Language History
- Fortran is the first high-level language intended for scientific computing.
Data Measurement
- Bit is the smallest unit of measurement used to quantify binary data.
Computer System Fundamentals
- Bit is the most fundamental level of information stored in a computer system.
HTML Definition
- HTML is not considered a programming language.
Programming Language Definition
- A programming language is used to instruct a computer to perform specific tasks.
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