12 Questions
Which generation of programming languages requires specifying what the program should accomplish without explaining how?
Fourth-Generation Languages (4GL)
In which generation of programming languages are the statements written in English-like words?
Third-Generation Languages (3GL)
Which generation of languages is associated with visual tools to aid in program development?
Fifth-Generation Languages (5GL)
What type of operators do third-generation languages commonly use for arithmetic operations?
- for addition and - for subtraction
Which of the following is NOT a fourth-generation language mentioned in the text?
Java
Which of the following is an early procedural third-generation language?
PASCAL
How many digits does machine language consist of?
Two digits: 0 and 1
What is another name for machine language?
First generation language
What is a program used to translate assembly language into machine code called?
Assembler
What is the main characteristic of assembly language?
Program codes are written using alphanumeric symbols like Mnemonics
Why do high-level languages need to be translated into machine language?
Because computers only understand binary or machine language
What is required to convert high-level language instructions into machine language?
Language processor or translator
Explore the differences between machine language and assembly language, the two low-level programming languages used in computer systems. Understand the challenges faced by programmers when using machine language and the benefits of using assembly language. Learn about the translation process and the role of translators in converting high-level languages to machine code.
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