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Introduction to Programming Languages: History and Types

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What is the main difference between high-level languages like Python and assembly language?

Python and Java use line-by-line execution

Assembly language provides more abstraction and is easier to understand

Assembly language uses compilation for execution

High-level languages have simpler syntax and semantics (correct)

What is the primary purpose of a flowchart in programming?

To represent the meaning behind the code's structure

To interpret the code line by line

To visually depict the steps, decisions, and actions of an algorithm (correct)

To compile the code before execution

Which type of translation is characteristic of interpretation in programming?

Translation of the entire code before execution

Translation of code line by line during execution (correct)

Translation of code into machine language

Translation of code into assembly language

What is the purpose of an algorithm in programming?

To perform a specific task or solve a particular problem Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of programming do syntax and semantics refer to?

The rules governing the structure and meaning of code Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of programming languages?

To serve as a bridge between human ideas and machine execution Signup and view all the answers

Which programming language was designed for scientific and engineering computations?

Fortran Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of low-level programming languages?

They are closer to machine code and provide more control Signup and view all the answers

In which year was the programming language C standardized as ANSI C++?

1998 Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of C in the history of programming languages?

It was influential for system programming and is still widely used today Signup and view all the answers