Overview of Programming Languages
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What type of programming languages require transforming the code to an executable binary before running?

  • COBOL
  • PASCAL
  • Compiled (correct)
  • Interpreted
  • Which programming category's code generally runs quickly compared to interpreted code?

  • Compiled (correct)
  • COBOL
  • PASCAL
  • Interpreted
  • Which type of programming language does not require compiling before running?

  • PASCAL
  • Interpreted (correct)
  • Compiled
  • COBOL
  • Which of the following is a platform-specific characteristic of compiled programs?

    <p>Transforming code to an executable binary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which programming language category converts code into machine code at runtime?

    <p>Interpreted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between compiled and interpreted programming languages?

    <p>Compiled languages require compilation before running</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which programming languages are examples of interpreted languages?

    <p>JavaScript, Perl, Python</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a virtual machine in programming with languages like Java?

    <p>To convert source code to machine code for execution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does an assembly language differ from compiled, interpreted, and query languages?

    <p>Assembly language is specific to hardware architecture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of using query languages like SQL for retrieving data?

    <p>No need for compilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which mode of execution do some programming languages support both compiled and interpreted approaches?

    <p>Both compiled and interpreted modes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to Java source code when it is prepared for a Java VM?

    <p>It is first compiled to bytecode then converted to machine code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of programming concepts in software development?

    <p>To ensure clear definition of input, processing, and output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of programmers in app development?

    <p>To create apps by writing code in multiple languages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a part of programming logic components?

    <p>Arrays</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In software development, what is a program sequence?

    <p>A sequence of steps for the computer to follow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential aspect that programming cannot tolerate?

    <p>Ambiguity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of identifiers in programming?

    <p>To represent variables and constants</p> Signup and view all the answers

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