Fundamentals of Computing: Programming Concepts
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What was the method of programming the first programmable computers?

  • Using high-level languages like C and Pascal
  • Automatically translating high-level instructions into machine language
  • Programming through switches and interpreting blinking lights (correct)
  • Writing explicit instructions to directly manipulate the hardware

    • Which generation of languages directly understands the machine code?

  • First Generation (correct)
  • Third Generation
  • Fourth Generation
  • Second Generation

    • What is a negative feature of using low-level languages for programming?

  • Lengthy coding when hardware changes (correct)
  • Speedy processing
  • Machine language is directly understood by the computer
  • Can use Hex to reduce errors

    • What does a compiler do in a compiled language?

    <p>Translates high-level instructions into machine language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an assembler program?

    <p>To translate memories into binary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of programming accuracy does an assembler program provide?

    <p>Greater programming accuracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which generation of programming languages is characterized by being processor independent and requiring minimal hardware knowledge?

    <p>Third Generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of error occurs when a program fails to compile due to incorrect syntax?

    <p>Syntax Error</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In object-oriented programming (OOP), what is used to provide for hiding data and ensure more security?

    <p>Access specifiers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which model of programming involves identifying components called objects as the first step in the solution?

    <p>Object Oriented Programming (OOP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which generation of languages has not evolved past the experimental stage and is known for being database and data dictionary dependent?

    <p>Fourth Generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does procedural programming (PP) specifically focus on dividing problems into in order to solve the overall problem?

    <p>Subproblems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which generation of languages is characterized by using inference engines, knowledge bases, and expert system structures?

    <p>Fifth Generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of programming does most functions use global data for sharing that can be accessed freely from function to function in the system?

    <p>Procedural Programming (PP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which generation of languages requires parallel processors and has not evolved past the experimental stage?

    <p>Fifth Generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of error occurs in a program when it is running and can prevent the program from executing successfully?

    <p>Runtime Error</p> Signup and view all the answers

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