Computer Systems: Programming Languages and Storage

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What is the primary characteristic of high-level languages like Python?

They are more challenging to understand and write
They are designed to be closer to machine code
They offer more control over hardware
They are designed to be human-readable and closer to natural language (correct)

What is the main purpose of assembly language?

To provide a more readable set of mnemonics that correspond one-to-one with machine code (correct)
To offer more control over hardware
To serve as a primary language for CPU execution
To provide a high-level language for easier programming

What is the classification of assembly language?

Human-readable language
High-level language
Machine code
Low-level language (correct)

How many machine code instructions correspond to one assembly command?

One instruction (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of high-level languages?

Easier programming and comprehension (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between assembly language and machine code?

Assembly language is similar to machine code, but uses mnemonics (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of assembly language?

Specific to computers and not portable (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of assemblers?

Converting assembly language to machine code (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between interpreters and compilers?

Interpreters translate code line-by-line, while compilers translate the entire code at once (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the level of the Python language?

High-level (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of translators in computing?

To convert code from one language level to another (B) Signup and view all the answers

When is a compiler typically used?

When a program is finished and checked for syntax errors (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for using assembly language in embedded systems?

For precise control over the efficient use of limited resources (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between system software and application software?

System software maintains the computer, while application software performs specific tasks (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of software is the operating system classified as?

System software (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the operating system in relation to application software?

To offer a platform for applications to operate (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of embedded systems that leads to the use of assembly language?

Their constraints and specific nature (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using assembly language in embedded systems over high-level languages?

Allows for more precise control over the efficient use of limited resources (A) Signup and view all the answers