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Which type of language evolves by itself and creates new words over time?
Which type of language evolves by itself and creates new words over time?
Machine language is a sophisticated and intelligent form of communication.
Machine language is a sophisticated and intelligent form of communication.
False
What is the term used to describe the complete set of commands that a computer can recognize?
What is the term used to describe the complete set of commands that a computer can recognize?
instruction list
Natural languages are constantly __________ as new words are created and old ones disappear.
Natural languages are constantly __________ as new words are created and old ones disappear.
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Match the following types of languages with their characteristics:
Match the following types of languages with their characteristics:
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What is an example of a set of symbols used to build words in a language?
What is an example of a set of symbols used to build words in a language?
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Natural languages do not have a syntax.
Natural languages do not have a syntax.
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What is the term used for a program written in a high-level programming language?
What is the term used for a program written in a high-level programming language?
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A set of words the language offers its users is known as the _____ .
A set of words the language offers its users is known as the _____ .
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Match the following programming concepts with their definitions:
Match the following programming concepts with their definitions:
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Which of the following best describes high-level programming languages?
Which of the following best describes high-level programming languages?
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A computer cannot automatically translate a high-level programming language into machine language.
A computer cannot automatically translate a high-level programming language into machine language.
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What is the file containing the source code called?
What is the file containing the source code called?
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The act of composing programming language elements to achieve a desired effect is known as _____ .
The act of composing programming language elements to achieve a desired effect is known as _____ .
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What type of errors can occur during the programming process?
What type of errors can occur during the programming process?
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Study Notes
Natural Languages vs. Programming Languages
- Languages are tools for expressing thoughts, including body language.
- Mother tongue is a natural language used daily.
- Computers use machine language (IL), a rudimentary set of commands.
- Machine languages are human-developed.
- Computers cannot create new languages currently.
- Natural languages evolve constantly, with new words and disappearing old words.
Elements of Language
- Alphabet: A set of symbols for forming words (e.g., Latin, Cyrillic, Kanji).
- Lexis (Dictionary): A set of words with specific meanings (e.g., different meanings in English and French for "chat").
- Syntax: Rules for forming valid sentences.
- Semantics: The meaning of words and phrases.
Machine Language vs. High-Level Language
- Machine language's instruction list (IL) is its alphabet, a basic set of commands.
- Humans need a more user-friendly language to program computers.
- High-level programming languages allow complex commands.
- These languages are more readable and simpler than natural language.
- Source code is written in high-level language; machine code is executed by the computer.
- Source files contain the source code.
Compilation vs. Interpretation
- Programming involves composing language elements to achieve a desired outcome in a way that fits the language standards.
- Programs need to be correct: alphabetically, lexically, syntactically, and semantically.
- To execute a program, it must be translated into machine language.
- Computer translation is efficient.
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Description
Explore the distinctions between natural languages and programming languages. This quiz covers elements of language, such as alphabet, lexis, syntax, and semantics, alongside the differences between machine language and high-level programming languages.
