Procedural vs Object-Oriented Programming Languages

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What is a procedural language characterized by?

Focusing on the output of mathematical functions and evaluations

Treating a program as a group of objects composed of data and program elements

A set of functions, instructions, and statements executed in a certain order (correct)

Reusing objects within a program

Which of the following languages is NOT commonly considered a procedural language?

Python (correct)

Ruby

Java

Pascal

What aspect makes object-oriented languages more popular for complex programs compared to procedural languages?

Composition of groups of objects with attributes and methods

Focusing on output of mathematical functions

Reusing objects within a program (correct)

Execution of statements

In a procedural language, what is the purpose of specifying the steps that the computer takes?

To solve a problem in a sequential manner Signup and view all the answers

Which programming language is commonly associated with functional programming?

Haskell Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes functional languages from procedural ones?

Focusing on the output of mathematical functions and evaluations Signup and view all the answers

What is another name for the third generation language?

Procedural language Signup and view all the answers

Which type of language requires an assembler?

Low-level language Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of fourth-generation languages?

Enables users to access the database Signup and view all the answers

Why is the third generation language called high-level programming language?

Because it consists of English-like words Signup and view all the answers

What makes the second generation language different from the third generation?

Second generation uses symbolic instruction codes Signup and view all the answers

Which type of language needs to be translated into machine language using a compiler or interpreter?

Procedural language Signup and view all the answers

What is a procedural programming language?

A language that follows a sequence of statements to achieve a desired output. Signup and view all the answers

In procedural programming, what is each series of steps called?

Procedure Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of procedural languages?

Follow a sequence of steps or commands Signup and view all the answers

Which type of programming language has poor control over hardware?

Fifth-generation languages Signup and view all the answers

Which language type is based on the concept of artificial intelligence?

Fifth-generation languages Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of procedural programming languages?

Complex and long code Signup and view all the answers