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Who is credited with developing the first compiler?
Who is credited with developing the first compiler?
In what decade did the programming language C emerge?
In what decade did the programming language C emerge?
Which company introduced the first personal computer, the Altair 8800, in the mid-1970s?
Which company introduced the first personal computer, the Altair 8800, in the mid-1970s?
The concept of object-oriented programming (OOP) was introduced in which programming language?
The concept of object-oriented programming (OOP) was introduced in which programming language?
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What is the primary advantage of high-level languages over low-level languages?
What is the primary advantage of high-level languages over low-level languages?
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What is the purpose of a compiler in the context of programming languages?
What is the purpose of a compiler in the context of programming languages?
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Which programming language is closest to the hardware and provides a more human-readable version of machine code?
Which programming language is closest to the hardware and provides a more human-readable version of machine code?
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What is the primary responsibility of the Central Processing Unit (CPU)?
What is the primary responsibility of the Central Processing Unit (CPU)?
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Which type of memory is RAM (Random Access Memory)?
Which type of memory is RAM (Random Access Memory)?
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In computing, what does the term 'GPU' stand for?
In computing, what does the term 'GPU' stand for?
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What is the primary responsibility of the motherboard in a computer?
What is the primary responsibility of the motherboard in a computer?
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What is the function of a hard disk drive (HDD) in a computer?
What is the function of a hard disk drive (HDD) in a computer?
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Which of the following translates high-level code into machine code before execution?
Which of the following translates high-level code into machine code before execution?
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Who developed the JavaScript programming language?
Who developed the JavaScript programming language?
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Who is credited with developing the first high-level programming language?
Who is credited with developing the first high-level programming language?
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In which decade was the programming language Fortran introduced?
In which decade was the programming language Fortran introduced?
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Which company is known for introducing the programming language COBOL?
Which company is known for introducing the programming language COBOL?
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Who is considered the 'Father of Python' programming language?
Who is considered the 'Father of Python' programming language?
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Which of the following programming languages emerged in the 1980s?
Which of the following programming languages emerged in the 1980s?
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What is the primary function of an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) in programming?
What is the primary function of an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) in programming?
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What is the primary function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU)?
What is the primary function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU)?
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What type of memory is RAM (Random Access Memory)?
What type of memory is RAM (Random Access Memory)?
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What does the term 'GPU' stand for in computing?
What does the term 'GPU' stand for in computing?
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What is the primary responsibility of the motherboard in a computer?
What is the primary responsibility of the motherboard in a computer?
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What is the function of a hard disk drive (HDD) in a computer?
What is the function of a hard disk drive (HDD) in a computer?
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Which of the following translates high-level code into machine code before execution?
Which of the following translates high-level code into machine code before execution?
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An interpreter executes code:
An interpreter executes code:
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"Java uses a combination of compilation and interpretation. This is known as:"
"Java uses a combination of compilation and interpretation. This is known as:"
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"Which of the following is an advantage of interpretation over compilation?"
"Which of the following is an advantage of interpretation over compilation?"
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Study Notes
Compiler Development and Early Languages
- Grace Hopper is credited with developing the first compiler.
- The programming language C emerged in the 1970s.
- The Altair 8800, the first personal computer, was introduced by Microcomputer Inc. in the mid-1970s.
- Object-oriented programming (OOP) was introduced in the language Simula.
- High-level languages offer abstraction from hardware, leading to easier programming compared to low-level languages.
Compiler and Memory
- A compiler translates high-level programming code into machine code for execution.
- Assembly language is the closest to hardware, providing a human-readable form of machine code.
- The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is primarily responsible for executing instructions and processing data.
- RAM (Random Access Memory) is volatile memory used for temporary data storage while a computer is in use.
Graphics and Motherboard
- GPU stands for Graphics Processing Unit, which handles rendering images and graphics.
- The motherboard's primary responsibility is to connect and communicate between all computer components.
- A hard disk drive (HDD) serves as the main storage device, retaining data even when the computer is powered off.
Programming Languages and Concepts
- JavaScript was developed by Brendan Eich.
- Fortran is credited as the first high-level programming language and was introduced in the 1950s.
- The programming language COBOL was developed by a committee led by Grace Hopper.
- Guido van Rossum is known as the 'Father of Python.'
- Languages such as C++ and Objective-C emerged in the 1980s.
- Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) provide tools to facilitate software development, including editors, debuggers, and compilers.
Code Execution and Interpretation
- An interpreter directly executes high-level code line by line before translation to machine code.
- Java employs a combination of both compilation and interpretation, known as bytecode execution.
- The primary advantage of interpretation over compilation is flexibility; changes in the code can be tested immediately without the need for recompilation.
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Test your knowledge of the history of programming languages with this quiz. Answer questions about the development of compilers, the emergence of C, the first high-level programming language, and the introduction of the first personal computer.
