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Machine Language vs Assembly Language

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Which generation of programming languages requires specifying what the program should accomplish without explaining how?

Fourth-Generation Languages (4GL) (correct)
Fifth-Generation Languages (5GL)
Third-Generation Languages (3GL)
First-Generation Languages (1GL)

In which generation of programming languages are the statements written in English-like words?

Fifth-Generation Languages (5GL)
First-Generation Languages (1GL)
Third-Generation Languages (3GL) (correct)
Fourth-Generation Languages (4GL)

Which generation of languages is associated with visual tools to aid in program development?

Second-Generation Languages (2GL)
Fifth-Generation Languages (5GL) (correct)
First-Generation Languages (1GL)
Third-Generation Languages (3GL)

What type of operators do third-generation languages commonly use for arithmetic operations?

<ul> <li>for addition and - for subtraction (B)</li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a fourth-generation language mentioned in the text?

Java (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an early procedural third-generation language?

PASCAL (A) Signup and view all the answers

How many digits does machine language consist of?

Two digits: 0 and 1 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is another name for machine language?

First generation language (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a program used to translate assembly language into machine code called?

Assembler (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of assembly language?

Program codes are written using alphanumeric symbols like Mnemonics (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why do high-level languages need to be translated into machine language?

Because computers only understand binary or machine language (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is required to convert high-level language instructions into machine language?

Language processor or translator (D) Signup and view all the answers

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