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Who developed the programming language C?
Who developed the programming language C?
- Dennis Ritchie (correct)
- Ken Thompson
- Martin Richards
- Dr. Bhosle V V
Which language was an attempt to bring ALGOL 60 down to earth?
Which language was an attempt to bring ALGOL 60 down to earth?
- CPL (correct)
- PASCAL
- BCPL
- B
Why did C become popular according to the text?
Why did C become popular according to the text?
- Because of heavy advertisement
- Due to official endorsement by Bell Labs
- For its reliability, simplicity, and ease of use (correct)
- Because it was a replacement for FORTRAN and PL/I
What is the purpose of a programming language?
What is the purpose of a programming language?
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Which statement best describes natural languages?
Which statement best describes natural languages?
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Which programming language was associated closely with the UNIX operating system?
Which programming language was associated closely with the UNIX operating system?
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What was the main achievement of Dennis Ritchie in developing C?
What was the main achievement of Dennis Ritchie in developing C?
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Why is a programming language needed to communicate with a computer?
Why is a programming language needed to communicate with a computer?
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How does a programming language differ from natural languages?
How does a programming language differ from natural languages?
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What is the primary function of a natural language?
What is the primary function of a natural language?
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