Non-Procedural vs. Procedural Programming Languages

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What characterizes non-procedural programming languages?

They define a sequence of instructions to follow.

They focus on the parameters of input and provide appropriate output. (correct)

They rely on commands to interact with data. (correct)

They require the programmer to specify how to execute tasks.

How do procedural programming languages differ from non-procedural ones?

They specify how functions and procedures are executed. (correct)

They are less versatile in managing data.

They require less formal syntax.

They do not use commands for data manipulation.

Which statement is true about programming languages classifications?

Programming languages are classified only by their syntax.

Languages can be either procedural or non-procedural in nature. (correct)

Non-procedural languages are outdated and no longer in use.

All programming languages are based on procedural paradigms.

What is the main function of non-procedural programming languages?

To allow programmers to describe the desired result without specifying the process. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a feature of non-procedural programming languages?

Explicit directions on how to achieve the results. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Java programming language?

It is a one-time write and run anywhere language. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following platforms can Java code be executed on?

Linux Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is false regarding Java?

Java code cannot run on multiple platforms. Signup and view all the answers

How does Java achieve platform independence?

Through the use of a virtual machine. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following concepts refers to the ability of different classes to be treated as instances of the same class through a common interface?

Polymorphism Signup and view all the answers

What could be a disadvantage of Java’s platform-independent feature?

It can lead to performance overhead due to the virtual machine. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Java compiler in the context of Java code?

It converts Java code into bytecode. Signup and view all the answers

What concept in object-oriented programming is primarily concerned with hiding the internal state of an object and requiring all interaction to be performed through an object's methods?

Encapsulation Signup and view all the answers

What does WORA stand for in Java programming?

Write Once, Run Anywhere Signup and view all the answers

Which concept involves creating a new class that is based on an existing class?

Inheritance Signup and view all the answers

In Java, what allows the implementation details of a class to be hidden from the user while exposing only the necessary functionalities?

Abstraction Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of bytecode in Java?

It is platform-independent and can execute on any platform. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement most accurately describes bytecode?

It is an intermediate representation that can run on various platforms. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about Java's platform independence is accurate?

Java can run on any device without needing modifications to the code. Signup and view all the answers

Why is bytecode considered advantageous for Java development?

It allows for platform independence. Signup and view all the answers

What is true about constructors in programming?

They must always have the same name as the class. Signup and view all the answers

What does inheritance allow in programming?

The creation of new classes from existing ones. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes the use of parameters in a constructor?

Parameters define the initial state of the object. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is incorrect regarding constructors?

Constructors must have a return type. Signup and view all the answers

What is the key benefit of using inheritance in programming?

It reduces code duplication by reusing existing code. Signup and view all the answers

What is an instance variable?

A variable declared inside a class and outside methods. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about static variables?

Only one copy can be created and shared among all class instances. Signup and view all the answers

Why can't static variables be local?

They need to retain their value between method calls. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best differentiates instance variables from static variables?

Static variables exist in a single instance, while instance variables exist in each object individually. Signup and view all the answers

What will happen if a static variable is changed in one object?

All objects will reflect the change. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Programming Languages (1)

This is a review of object-oriented programming concepts.
The first lecture was delivered by Dr. Lena Murad.

Types of Programming Languages

Imperative languages: Commands. The programmer gives commands, and the language returns the appropriate output.
- Example: SQL (Structured Query Language)
Procedural languages:
- Command-Result
- Non-structured languages: lack organized programming structure; primarily use jump instructions.
  - Examples: FORTRAN, BASIC
- Structured languages: code organized within (scope) and avoid jump instructions.
  - Procedural programming: Examples include Pascal, C++
  - Object-oriented programming: Examples include Java, C#

Object-Oriented Programming - Classes

A class is a programming structure that groups data members (of various types, potentially classes themselves) and methods (performing actions on these data members). The class acts as an interface to the outside world.
Encapsulation: A class contains everything it needs within its internal structure.
A class acts as a template from which objects (instances) can be created. The class is defined once, from which multiple objects can be derived.

Difference between Class and Object

A class is an abstract concept, not a physical representation in memory, whereas an object is the physical realization of a class and reserves memory space.
If a class is defined as a circle containing radius and an area function, an object circle would be needed to store radius and circle data.

Access Modifiers

Public: Members defined with a public access modifier are accessible from other classes.
Private: Members defined with a private access modifier are only accessible within the class itself.
Protected: Members with protected access are accessible within the class and derived classes.

Constructors

A constructor is a function with the same name as the class.
It is automatically executed when an object of the class is created.
Used for initial operations/actions when the object is created, before interactions with the object.
Constructors can accept parameters, but do not return values (void).

Inheritance

Inheritance is the derivation of new classes from existing ones.
It is a key feature of object-oriented programming that enables the reuse of properties and methods of pre-defined classes when defining new classes.
This reduces the amount of code that needs to be written, and creates new relationships between objects.
The inheriting class is called the subclass (or child class), while the inherited-from class is called the superclass (or parent class).

Introduction to Java

Java is a high-level, robust, object-oriented, and secure programming language.
Developed by Sun Microsystems (now a part of Oracle)
Created in 1995 by James Gosling (often called the father of Java).
Initially named Oak, later renamed to Java.

Java Features - Simple

Easy to learn with simple and straightforward syntax.
Based on C++, making it easier for C++ programmers to learn.
Removed complex and less frequently used features like direct pointers.
Automatic garbage collection for memory management.

Java Features - Object-Oriented

Everything in Java is an object
Object-oriented programming methodsimplifies program development and maintenance.

Java Features - Platform Independent

Java code can be run on different platforms (Windows, Linux, macOS, etc.).
Compiled into bytecode that is platform-independent and runs on any platform.

Java Features - Secure

Secure by design; reduces vulnerabilities; runs in a virtual machine environment.

Java Features - Architecture Neutral

Does not depend on specific computer architecture.
The int data type always occupies 4 bytes, regardless of the system's architecture (32-bit or 64-bit, for instance).

Java Features - Portable

Java bytecode can be moved to any platform and doesn't require additional implementation.

Java Features - High-Performance

Java is faster than interpreted languages due to the similarity of Java bytecode to machine code, although still slightly slower than compiled languages like C and C++.

Java - Hello World Example

javac Simple.java to compile.
java Simple to run.

Java Data Types

Primitive data types: byte, char, boolean, short, int, long, float, double.
Non-primitive data types: String, Arrays, Interfaces, Classes.

Java Variables

Local variables: Defined inside a method.
Instance variables: Defined within a class (but not inside a method).
Static variables: Defined within a class, shared among all objects of that class.

Java Operators

Unary, Arithmetic, Shift, Relational, Bitwise, Logical, Ternary, Assignment. Precedence rules govern order of execution.

Java Example Code (with outputs)

Provided example code demonstrates various Java programming principles and operators. Outputs are displayed for reference.

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Description

This quiz explores the key differences between procedural and non-procedural programming languages, focusing on their characteristics and features. It also includes questions on Java programming language and its platform independence. Test your knowledge on programming languages classifications and concepts!