Introduction to Programming Linguistics

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What is the primary focus of programming linguistics?

Semantics and language processors

Syntax and semantics

Syntax and language processors

Syntax, semantics, and pragmatics (correct)

How do natural languages (NLs) differ from programming languages (PLs)?

NLs are broader in scope than PLs

NLs have syntax and semantics, whereas PLs are limited in expression

NLs are more expressive and subtle than PLs (correct)

NLs are universal, unlike PLs

What are the essential properties of a programming language (PL)?

Expressiveness, implementability, and efficiency

Iteration, recursion, and universal capability

Universality, naturalness, and implementability (correct)

Efficient implementation, iteration, and recursion

What are the building blocks of programs and programming languages (PLs)?

Values and types Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for a programming language (PL) to be universal?

To ensure all programs can run on a computer Signup and view all the answers

Which paradigm is characterized by processes and communication?

Concurrent programming Signup and view all the answers

What is the concern of a programming language's semantics?

The meaning of well-formed programs Signup and view all the answers

Which language processor is used for preparing programs for execution?

Compilers Signup and view all the answers

Which programming languages were developed in 1955?

Fortran Signup and view all the answers

Which language was developed in 1995 and belongs to the object-oriented paradigm?

Java Signup and view all the answers

In the context of parameter passing methods, which technique does C++ support?

Pass-by-reference Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of call by value parameter passing method?

It provides a copy of the variable's value Signup and view all the answers

What does the static chain in stack layout contain in each stack frame?

Reference to the lexically surrounding subroutine Signup and view all the answers

Which programming languages primarily use pass-by-value for parameter passing?

Java and JavaScript Signup and view all the answers

What tasks are performed in the epilogue phase of the calling sequences?

Executing finalization code and deallocating stack frame Signup and view all the answers

In the context of programming language subroutines, what is the difference between a function and a procedure?

A function returns a value, while a procedure does not return a value Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a subprogram call in the context of programming language subroutines?

To explicitly request the execution of the subprogram Signup and view all the answers

What is the parameter profile of a subprogram?

The number, order, and types of parameters of the subprogram Signup and view all the answers

In C and C++, what are function declarations often called?

Prototypes Signup and view all the answers

What is the general semantics of subprogram calls?

Pass parameters, allocate storage for local variables, save execution status, transfer control Signup and view all the answers