Programming Language Basics Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT true about programming languages?

Charles Babbage wrote the first code

What is the purpose of programming languages?

To perform a particular task

What does the term 'syntax' refer to in programming languages?

The rules for writing code in a programming language

What is the role of data types in programming languages?

To store and manipulate data

What is the significance of type casting in programming?

To convert one data type to another

What is the definition of a programming language?

A programming language is a set of commands and instructions that we give to machines to perform specific tasks.

Who is considered the father of the computer?

Charles Babbage is considered the father of the computer.

How many programming languages are there?

There are over 500 programming languages.

What is the role of syntax in programming languages?

Syntax refers to the rules and structure that define the correct way to write code in a programming language.

What is the purpose of giving instructions to a machine in programming?

The purpose of giving instructions to a machine in programming is to perform a specific task or solve a problem.

Test your knowledge on the evolution, features, and fundamentals of programming languages. This quiz covers programming paradigms, data types, storage classes, strings, tokens, and more.

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