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Introduction to Programming Languages

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What is a program in the context of computers?

A type of computer hardware
A low-level language
A set of instructions and data (correct)
An input device

Which type of language is machine language?

High-level language
Human language
Computer-understandable language (correct)
Assembly language

What is the function of an Assembler in programming?

Convert high-level code into machine code
Translate machine language to human language
Convert assembly code into executable machine code (correct)
Convert machine code into assembly code

Why do high-level languages require interpretation or compiling?

To convert the code into machine language (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of computer languages are nearly human languages?

High-level languages (B) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes assembly language from high-level languages?

High-level languages are directly understood by computers (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason programmers began using assembly languages instead of machine languages?

Machine languages were too slow and error-prone. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What were the primary benefits of high-level programming languages over machine and assembly languages?

High-level languages required fewer instructions to achieve tasks. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What role do compilers play in high-level programming languages?

Compilers convert high-level language programs into machine language. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why are interpreters popular in program development environments?

Interpreters allow for real-time addition of new features and error correction. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which programming languages are mentioned as widely used high-level programming languages?

C++, C#, and Visual Basic.NET (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary limitation of early assembly-language programming compared to high-level programming languages?

Assembly language was slower than high-level languages. (C) Signup and view all the answers