High and Low Level Programming Languages

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Which language was specifically created for web development?

  • Python
  • C++
  • Java
  • PHP (correct)

What is a disadvantage of high-level programming languages?

  • Much easier to learn and understand
  • Requires little translation for computers to read it
  • Used with older computer controlled devices
  • Needs to be translated before a computer can read it (correct)

What is an advantage of low-level programming languages?

  • Very difficult to learn, understand and spot problems
  • Lots of online support and tutorials to help you learn
  • Requires little translation for computers to read it (correct)
  • Can be difficult to choose just one language

What is the main characteristic of low-level programming languages?

<p>They consist of 0s and 1s only (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does assembly language compare to high-level languages?

<p>It uses statements to form instructions like high-level languages (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is machine code difficult to learn, write, and debug?

<p>Because it consists of 0s and 1s only (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of mnemonics in assembly language programming?

<p>To provide a symbolic representation for machine code instructions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In high-level languages, what is the purpose of the 'print' statement?

<p>To display a message on the screen (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do mnemonic instructions differ from high-level language statements?

<p>Mnemonic instructions are directly understood by the computer, while high-level language statements are not (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Little Man Computer simulation, what is the purpose of mnemonics?

<p>To provide a symbolic representation for machine code instructions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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