CSCE101 Computer Programming Outline Quiz

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What is a computer program?

A collection of data stored in a computer system

A series of hardware components

A set of step-by-step instructions to tell a computer how to solve a problem or carry out a task (correct)

A set of complex algorithms

What is the most valuable part of learning to program?

Memorizing all the keywords in programming languages

Learning the syntax of programming languages

Understanding the hardware components of a computer

Understanding how to arrange the sequence of instructions to solve a problem (correct)

What are programming languages made up of?

Keywords and grammar rules designed for creating computer instructions (correct)

Hardware components and circuit diagrams

Visual diagrams and flowcharts

Complex mathematical equations

How many instructions does a computer typically understand?

Only about 100 instructions Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a compiler in programming?

Translating high-level language code into machine code Signup and view all the answers

Which category of programming language is considered as the natural language of a particular computer?

Machine Language Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using assembly language?

To make programming easier Signup and view all the answers

Which type of language typically includes commands specific to a particular CPU or microprocessor?

Low-level languages Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Which type of translator converts and executes one statement at a time while the program is running?

Interpreter Signup and view all the answers

CSCE101 Computer Programming Outline Quiz

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What is a computer program?

What is the most valuable part of learning to program?

What are programming languages made up of?

How many instructions does a computer typically understand?

What is the role of a compiler in programming?

Which category of programming language is considered as the natural language of a particular computer?

What is the main purpose of using assembly language?

Which type of language typically includes commands specific to a particular CPU or microprocessor?

What is the function of a compiler when translating source code (high-level language) into machine language?

Which type of translator converts and executes one statement at a time while the program is running?

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