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What can be defined as 'a machine that stores and manipulates information under the control of a changeable program'?
What can be defined as 'a machine that stores and manipulates information under the control of a changeable program'?
- Input unit
- Modern computer (correct)
- Information manipulation device
- Telescope
What is the main purpose of writing instructions in computer programming?
What is the main purpose of writing instructions in computer programming?
- To manipulate information
- To store data
- To instruct the computer to perform tasks (correct)
- To process information
What is the role of a programming language in computer programming?
What is the role of a programming language in computer programming?
- Executing tasks (correct)
- Interpreting data
- Communicating with input units
- Storing instructions
What is the difference between process and procedure?
What is the difference between process and procedure?
What is the difference between data and information?
What is the difference between data and information?
What is a programming language?
What is a programming language?
Which of these is an example of a high-level programming language?
Which of these is an example of a high-level programming language?
Which of the following is an ordered set of steps to solve a problem?
Which of the following is an ordered set of steps to solve a problem?
What are the advantages of interpreted languages?
What are the advantages of interpreted languages?
What is the purpose of an interpreter in a programming language?
What is the purpose of an interpreter in a programming language?
What type of error is a compilation error?
What type of error is a compilation error?
What are runtime errors also known as?
What are runtime errors also known as?
What is the general cause of runtime errors?
What is the general cause of runtime errors?
What determines the choice of programming language to use?
What determines the choice of programming language to use?
What does an interpreted language allow for?
What does an interpreted language allow for?
Which type of error causes our program to behave unexpectedly?
Which type of error causes our program to behave unexpectedly?
Flashcards
Modern computer
Modern computer
A machine that stores and manipulates information under the control of a changeable program.
Purpose of programming instructions
Purpose of programming instructions
To instruct the computer to perform specific tasks.
Programming language
Programming language
A set of rules for instructing a computer to perform tasks.
Python
Python
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Algorithm
Algorithm
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Interpreted language
Interpreted language
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Interpreter
Interpreter
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Compilation error
Compilation error
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Runtime errors
Runtime errors
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Logical error
Logical error
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Process
Process
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Procedure
Procedure
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Data
Data
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Information
Information
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Factors influencing programming language choice
Factors influencing programming language choice
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Benefit of interpreted languages
Benefit of interpreted languages
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