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What is the primary purpose of a programming language?
What is the primary purpose of a programming language?
Which of the following best describes source code?
Which of the following best describes source code?
Which statement is true about object code?
Which statement is true about object code?
What is the significance of machine code in programming?
What is the significance of machine code in programming?
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Which of these is NOT an example of a programming language?
Which of these is NOT an example of a programming language?
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Study Notes
Understanding Programs and Programming Languages
- A program consists of instructions enabling a computer to complete specific tasks.
- Programming languages are the formal languages used to create programs, enabling communication between humans and computers.
- Examples of popular programming languages include C, C++, Java, and Python.
Source Code, Object Code, and Executable Code
- Source code refers to the original set of instructions written by a programmer in a high-level or intermediate programming language, which is human-readable.
- Source code is designed for ease of reading and modification, allowing programmers to make changes without difficulty.
- Computers cannot directly process source code; they require machine code to understand and execute the instructions.
- Machine code is a lower-level code that computers can interpret and execute.
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Description
This quiz focuses on the basics of programming, including definitions and examples of key concepts like source code, object code, and executable code. It is designed to test your knowledge of programming languages such as C, C++, Java, and Python, as well as their functions in computer programming.