Introduction to Programming

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What is the definition of a computer program?

  • A set of logically related instructions arranged in a sequence to solve a problem or produce a desired result (correct)
  • A random set of instructions arranged in a sequence
  • A collection of hardware components
  • A specific data processing task

Which type of computer program provides fundamental instructions to a computer and interacts with hardware?

  • Database Management Software
  • Language translator (correct)
  • OS
  • Multimedia software

How many phases are generally contained in the program development life cycle?

  • 8 phases
  • 4 phases
  • 6 phases (correct)
  • 10 phases

What is the main purpose of the 'Problem Definition' phase in program development life cycle?

<p>To understand the problem statement and define the requirement (A)</p>
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What is an example of an application program?

<p>Database Management Software (B)</p>
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What was the initial purpose of developing the C language?

<p>To write system software (A)</p>
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Which of the following best describes the size of the C language?

<p>Small with only 32 keywords (A)</p>
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What makes C an extensible language?

<p>It is easy to extend (B)</p>
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Which characteristic of C refers to the ability to carry out predefined step-by-step instructions?

<p>Procedural Language (D)</p>
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What is the main reason for C being considered a middle-level language?

<p>It provides both low-level and high-level language features (C)</p>
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Computer Program

A set of logically related instructions arranged in a sequence to solve a problem or produce a desired result.

Language Translator

Provides fundamental instructions to a computer and interacts with hardware.

Problem Definition Phase

To understand the problem statement and define the requirements.

Application Program Example

Database Management Software

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Original Purpose of C

To write system software.

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Size of C Language

Small with only 32 keywords.

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C is Extensible

It is easy to extend.

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Procedural Language Characteristic

Ability to carry out predefined step-by-step instructions.

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C: Middle-Level Language

It provides both low-level and high-level language features.

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