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What is the definition of a program?
What is the definition of a program?
- An ordered set of instructions to carry out a specific task (correct)
- A high-level language like Python or C++
- Source code written in high-level languages
- A set of instructions in 0s and 1s understood by computers
What is the role of a programming language?
What is the role of a programming language?
- Creating visual interfaces
- Converting source code into machine language (correct)
- Executing the program
- Interpreting 0s and 1s
Why are high-level programming languages like Python preferred over low-level languages like machine language?
Why are high-level programming languages like Python preferred over low-level languages like machine language?
- They provide better security
- They consume less memory
- They execute faster
- They are easier for humans to manage (correct)
Which type of language is Python considered to be?
Which type of language is Python considered to be?
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What translates source code into machine language in Python?
What translates source code into machine language in Python?
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What happens if an error is encountered during program execution?
What happens if an error is encountered during program execution?
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What is the term used for a program written in a high-level language?
What is the term used for a program written in a high-level language?
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What is the purpose of compilers and interpreters in programming?
What is the purpose of compilers and interpreters in programming?
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What process does an interpreter follow when executing a program in Python?
What process does an interpreter follow when executing a program in Python?
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Which type of languages are directly understood by computers?
Which type of languages are directly understood by computers?
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