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What is a computer language?
What is a computer language?
- A set of random words used to write a program
- A set of symbols that are not predefined for programming
- A collection of symbols and numbers used to communicate with a computer
- A set of predefined words combined into a program according to predefined rules (correct)
Which category of programming languages is closer to natural languages?
Which category of programming languages is closer to natural languages?
- High-level languages (correct)
- Machine languages
- Low-level languages
- Assembly languages
What type of language uses 1s and 0s to represent instructions?
What type of language uses 1s and 0s to represent instructions?
- Machine language (correct)
- High-level language
- Low-level language
- Assembly language
What software is required to write a program in a specific programming language?
What software is required to write a program in a specific programming language?
What is the purpose of an interpreter or a compiler in high-level languages?
What is the purpose of an interpreter or a compiler in high-level languages?
High-level languages are translated into machine language using an interpreter or a compiler.
High-level languages are translated into machine language using an interpreter or a compiler.
Machine language uses 1s and 0s to represent instructions.
Machine language uses 1s and 0s to represent instructions.
Low-level languages are machine dependent and difficult to code in.
Low-level languages are machine dependent and difficult to code in.
Object-oriented languages are considered high-level languages.
Object-oriented languages are considered high-level languages.
Machine languages are closer to natural languages.
Machine languages are closer to natural languages.
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Study Notes
Computer Languages
- A computer language is a formal system used for instructing a computer on how to perform tasks.
Types of Programming Languages
- High-level programming languages are closer to natural languages, making them easier for humans to read and write.
- Low-level programming languages directly relate to machine architecture and are often more complex for humans.
Machine Language
- Machine language consists of binary code, using 1s and 0s to represent instructions for the computer's processor.
Writing Programs
- To write programs in specific programming languages, specialized software known as an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) is required.
Role of Interpreters and Compilers
- An interpreter or compiler translates high-level languages into machine language, allowing the program to be executed by a computer.
- Interpreters translate code line by line, while compilers translate the entire program into machine code before execution.
Characteristics of Low-Level and Object-Oriented Languages
- Low-level languages are machine-dependent, meaning that code written for one type of machine may not work on another, making them more difficult to code in.
- Object-oriented programming languages, which focus on objects and classes, are classified as high-level languages designed for easier human comprehension and use.
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