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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Which technology replaced vacuum tubes in the evolution of computing?

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

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