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Who is credited with developing the concept of the first compiler?
Who is credited with developing the concept of the first compiler?
In which decade did the programming language COBOL emerge?
In which decade did the programming language COBOL 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 first introduced in which programming language?
The concept of object-oriented programming (OOP) was first introduced in which programming language?
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Which of the following is a high-level programming language?
Which of the following is a high-level 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 function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) in a computer?
What is the function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) in a computer?
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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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What is the process of converting source code into machine code known as?
What is the process of converting source code into machine code known as?
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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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What is the function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) in a computer?
What is the function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) in a computer?
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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 main function of a hard disk drive (HDD) in a computer?
What is the main 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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When does an interpreter execute code?
When does an interpreter execute code?
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What is the process of converting source code into machine code known as?
What is the process of converting source code into machine code known as?
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Java uses a combination of compilation and interpretation. What is this known as?
Java uses a combination of compilation and interpretation. What is this 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
Programming Languages and Computer Hardware
- The concept of the first compiler was developed by Grace Hopper.
- The programming language COBOL emerged in the 1950s.
- The company that introduced the first personal computer, the Altair 8800, in the mid-1970s was Micro Instrumentation and Telemetry Systems (MITS).
- The concept of object-oriented programming (OOP) was first introduced in the programming language Simula.
Programming Language Classification
- High-level programming languages are characterized by being farther away from the machine language.
- The primary advantage of high-level languages over low-level languages is that they are easier to learn and use.
Computer Hardware Components
- The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is responsible for executing instructions in a computer.
- RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of volatile memory that temporarily stores data.
- GPU stands for Graphics Processing Unit in computing.
- The primary responsibility of the motherboard in a computer is to connect and facilitate communication between hardware components.
- The main function of a hard disk drive (HDD) in a computer is to store data persistently.
Code Execution and Translation
- A compiler translates high-level code into machine code before execution.
- An interpreter executes code line by line.
- The process of converting source code into machine code is known as compilation.
- Java uses a combination of compilation and interpretation, known as Just-In-Time (JIT) compilation.
- An advantage of interpretation over compilation is that it allows for faster development and prototyping.
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Test your knowledge of the history of programming with these questions about the development of programming languages, early computers, and influential figures in the field.
