10 Questions
What is a computer program?
A set of step-by-step instructions to tell a computer how to solve a problem or carry out a task
What is the most valuable part of learning to program?
Understanding how to arrange the sequence of instructions to solve a problem
What are programming languages made up of?
Keywords and grammar rules designed for creating computer instructions
How many instructions does a computer typically understand?
Only about 100 instructions
What is the role of a compiler in programming?
Translating high-level language code into machine code
Which category of programming language is considered as the natural language of a particular computer?
Machine Language
What is the main purpose of using assembly language?
To make programming easier
Which type of language typically includes commands specific to a particular CPU or microprocessor?
Low-level languages
What is the function of a compiler when translating source code (high-level language) into machine language?
Converts all the statements in a source code in a single batch
Which type of translator converts and executes one statement at a time while the program is running?
Interpreter
Test your knowledge of computer programming outline, program development life cycle, and program design with this quiz based on the CSCE101 course material.
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