16 Questions
What was the method of programming the first programmable computers?
Programming through switches and interpreting blinking lights
Which generation of languages directly understands the machine code?
First Generation
What is a negative feature of using low-level languages for programming?
Lengthy coding when hardware changes
What does a compiler do in a compiled language?
Translates high-level instructions into machine language
What is the purpose of an assembler program?
To translate memories into binary
What type of programming accuracy does an assembler program provide?
Greater programming accuracy
Which generation of programming languages is characterized by being processor independent and requiring minimal hardware knowledge?
Third Generation
What type of error occurs when a program fails to compile due to incorrect syntax?
Syntax Error
In object-oriented programming (OOP), what is used to provide for hiding data and ensure more security?
Access specifiers
Which model of programming involves identifying components called objects as the first step in the solution?
Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Which generation of languages has not evolved past the experimental stage and is known for being database and data dictionary dependent?
Fourth Generation
What does procedural programming (PP) specifically focus on dividing problems into in order to solve the overall problem?
Subproblems
Which generation of languages is characterized by using inference engines, knowledge bases, and expert system structures?
Fifth Generation
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?
Procedural Programming (PP)
Which generation of languages requires parallel processors and has not evolved past the experimental stage?
Fifth Generation
What type of error occurs in a program when it is running and can prevent the program from executing successfully?
Runtime Error
Test your understanding of fundamental programming concepts such as programming languages, hardware manipulation, and the evolution of programming languages from low-level to higher-level languages.
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