12 Questions
What is a program in the context of computers?
A set of instructions and data
Which type of language is machine language?
Computer-understandable language
What is the function of an Assembler in programming?
Convert assembly code into executable machine code
Why do high-level languages require interpretation or compiling?
To convert the code into machine language
Which type of computer languages are nearly human languages?
High-level languages
What distinguishes assembly language from high-level languages?
High-level languages are directly understood by computers
What is the main reason programmers began using assembly languages instead of machine languages?
Machine languages were too slow and error-prone.
What were the primary benefits of high-level programming languages over machine and assembly languages?
High-level languages required fewer instructions to achieve tasks.
What role do compilers play in high-level programming languages?
Compilers convert high-level language programs into machine language.
Why are interpreters popular in program development environments?
Interpreters allow for real-time addition of new features and error correction.
Which programming languages are mentioned as widely used high-level programming languages?
C++, C#, and Visual Basic.NET
What was the primary limitation of early assembly-language programming compared to high-level programming languages?
Assembly language was slower than high-level languages.
Explore the basics of programming languages and how computer programs are written in high-level languages to process data and generate desired output. Learn about the relationship between instructions, data, and programming languages.
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