Programming Language Basics Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT true about programming languages?

  • Charles Babbage wrote the first code (correct)
  • They have their own syntax and features
  • There are about 500+ programming languages
  • They are a set of commands and instructions

What is the purpose of programming languages?

  • To perform a particular task (correct)
  • To solve complex math problems
  • To create new computer hardware
  • To search for information on the internet

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

  • The correct answer to a programming problem
  • The rules for writing code in a programming language (correct)
  • The set of commands and instructions
  • The process of debugging code

What is the role of data types in programming languages?

<p>To store and manipulate data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of type casting in programming?

<p>To convert one data type to another (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a programming language?

<p>A programming language is a set of commands and instructions that we give to machines to perform specific tasks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the father of the computer?

<p>Charles Babbage is considered the father of the computer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many programming languages are there?

<p>There are over 500 programming languages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of syntax in programming languages?

<p>Syntax refers to the rules and structure that define the correct way to write code in a programming language.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The purpose of giving instructions to a machine in programming is to perform a specific task or solve a problem.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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