Machine Language Program Execution Quiz
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What are the three components of a computer system mentioned in the text?

  • Keyboard, Mouse, Printer
  • Input, Output, Processing
  • Memory, CPU, Monitor
  • Hardware, Software, User (correct)
  • Which type of software controls the system hardware and interacts with application software?

  • System Software (correct)
  • Operating System
  • Utility Software
  • Application Software
  • What programming languages are commonly used to develop system software?

  • Cobol, Fortran, Python
  • JavaScript, Ruby, Swift
  • Java, HTML, CSS
  • Assembly language, C/C++, Pascal (correct)
  • How is application-specific software different from general-purpose software?

    <p>Application-specific software is created to perform a specific job.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of an assembler in programming?

    <p>Converts assembly code into machine code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of assembly language programming mentioned in the text?

    <p>Machine dependent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are high-level languages different from assembly languages?

    <p>High-level languages are easier to learn and use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the first 4-bit in an instruction in machine language represent?

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

    What is a disadvantage of programming in machine language?

    <p>It is difficult to program, modify, and debug errors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is another name for Assembly code?

    <p>Machine code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does a program in assembly language need to be converted to machine language before execution?

    <p>To enable the computer to understand and execute the instructions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fundamental language of a computer?

    <p>Machine level language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of languages are classified as Low-Level Languages?

    <p>Machine level languages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of programming languages?

    <p>To make the computer perform operations based on user instructions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of Machine code?

    <p>Converted into electrical signals directly by the computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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