Introduction to Computer Programming Languages: Basics and Components
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What is the main distinction between System Software and Application Software?

  • System Software is used by users to accomplish specific tasks, while Application Software provides task specific functions of the computer.
  • System Software consists of an operating system, while Application Software involves disk formatters and file managers.
  • System Software provides task specific functions of the computer, while Application Software is used by users to accomplish specific tasks. (correct)
  • System Software involves networking and device control software, while Application Software includes user authentication and management tools.
  • What is the purpose of computer programming?

  • To find a sequence of instructions that will automate the performance of a task for solving a given problem. (correct)
  • To design and build an executable computer program for accomplishing a specific computing task.
  • To generate algorithms for profiling algorithms accuracy and resource consumption.
  • To write source code of a program in one or more programming languages.
  • How are high-level programming languages different from low-level languages?

  • High-level languages involve specialized algorithms, while low-level languages involve networking and device control software.
  • High-level languages are very complex but execute very fast, while low-level languages are easier but execute relatively slowly.
  • High-level languages are easier but execute relatively slowly, while low-level languages are very complex but execute very fast. (correct)
  • High-level languages execute very fast, while low-level languages are easier but execute relatively slowly.
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