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Java's Lineage and Influences Quiz

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What language is Java related to?

Ruby
C++ (correct)
JavaScript
Python

From which language does Java derive its syntax?

Ruby
Python
C (correct)
JavaScript

What influenced many of Java's object-oriented features?

Swift
C#
Python
C++ (correct)

Why was the C language created?

To replace assembly code (B) Signup and view all the answers

What trade-offs are often made when designing a computer language?

Power versus efficiency (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary issue with early programming languages like FORTRAN and BASIC?

They were not structured and relied heavily on GOTOs, leading to 'spaghetti code' (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why was there a pressing need for a new programming language around the early 1970s?

The computer revolution was beginning, and demand for software was rapidly increasing (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the issue with Pascal as a programming language at the time?

It was not designed for efficiency and lacked features for system-level programming (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the secondary force that contributed to the need for a new programming language?

The availability of computer hardware was becoming more common (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about assembly language, according to the text?

It was difficult to debug assembly code (A) Signup and view all the answers

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