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)?

    <p>Values and types</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To ensure all programs can run on a computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which paradigm is characterized by processes and communication?

    <p>Concurrent programming</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The meaning of well-formed programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which language processor is used for preparing programs for execution?

    <p>Compilers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which programming languages were developed in 1955?

    <p>Fortran</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Java</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Pass-by-reference</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It provides a copy of the variable's value</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Reference to the lexically surrounding subroutine</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Java and JavaScript</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Executing finalization code and deallocating stack frame</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>To explicitly request the execution of the subprogram</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the parameter profile of a subprogram?

    <p>The number, order, and types of parameters of the subprogram</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Prototypes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general semantics of subprogram calls?

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

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