8 Questions
What is true about compiled programs compared to interpreted ones?
They tend to be faster
Which type of translation is compiling?
Static
What is needed every time a program runs in interpreting?
Interpreter and source code
In computer systems, where is the information that the CPU acts on stored?
Main memory
What does a central processing unit (CPU) of a computer do?
Performs arithmetic and logical operations
What is the purpose of writing programs using a programming language?
To create software based on algorithms
Why are high-level languages more portable than machine languages?
They can run on any platform with an appropriate compiler or interpreter
What does a high-level language need in order for the computer to understand it?
Compilation or interpretation
Explore different types of computer languages, from machine and assembly languages to high-level languages like Python and Java. Learn about algorithmic languages, object-oriented languages, scripting languages, and more.
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