History of Computing Software

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What was the first programming language used by early programmers?

  • High-level language
  • Binary language
  • Machine language (correct)
  • Assembly language

Which type of language used mnemonic codes to represent machine-language instructions?

  • Machine language
  • High-level language
  • Binary language
  • Assembly language (correct)

What type of software was developed to translate assembly language programs into machine code?

  • Interpreter
  • Debugger
  • Complier
  • Assembler (correct)

Which generation of software development introduced more powerful high-level languages?

<p>Second generation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of early programming required the programmer to be very detail-oriented?

<p>Writing code in assembly language (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of language allowed programmers to write instructions using more English-like statements?

<p>High-level language (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What part of a computing system is responsible for the physical hardware of a computer system?

<p>Hardware Layer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of a computing system deals with software instructions used to accomplish computations?

<p>Programming Layer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of an operating system in a computer system?

<p>Interact with the computer system's resources (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer focuses on making a computer system work by implementing software instructions?

<p>Programming Layer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of components arise from the core electronic circuitry in the hardware layer of a computing system?

<p>Central Processing Unit (CPU) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of a computing system helps users interact with the computer and manage hardware devices and data?

<p>Operating System Layer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What layer of a computing system focuses on using the computer to solve specific real-world problems?

<p>Applications Layer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technology makes it possible for computers to share information and resources?

<p>Networking (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concept suggests that computing needs can be handled by resources on the Internet instead of local computers?

<p>Cloud Computing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which computing generation did the use of Integrated Circuits (ICs) become prevalent?

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

Which layer of a computing system is fundamental for communication and networking?

<p>Network Layer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technology replaced vacuum tubes in the evolution of computing?

<p>Transistors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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