10 Questions
Which language was specifically created for web development?
PHP
What is a disadvantage of high-level programming languages?
Needs to be translated before a computer can read it
What is an advantage of low-level programming languages?
Requires little translation for computers to read it
What is the main characteristic of low-level programming languages?
They consist of 0s and 1s only
How does assembly language compare to high-level languages?
It uses statements to form instructions like high-level languages
Why is machine code difficult to learn, write, and debug?
Because it consists of 0s and 1s only
What is the purpose of mnemonics in assembly language programming?
To provide a symbolic representation for machine code instructions
In high-level languages, what is the purpose of the 'print' statement?
To display a message on the screen
How do mnemonic instructions differ from high-level language statements?
Mnemonic instructions are directly understood by the computer, while high-level language statements are not
In the Little Man Computer simulation, what is the purpose of mnemonics?
To provide a symbolic representation for machine code instructions
This quiz aims to test your understanding of high-level and low-level programming languages. It covers the concept of storing instructions and data in main memory and their execution by the CPU. The quiz also explores the characteristics and differences between high-level and low-level languages.
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