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Machine language programs are written in ______ codes
Machine language programs are written in ______ codes
binary
Assembly Language is a symbolic form of machine language that is easier for people to ______
Assembly Language is a symbolic form of machine language that is easier for people to ______
read
A ______ is a program that translates assembly language instructions into machine language
A ______ is a program that translates assembly language instructions into machine language
assembler
High-level Languages are the programming languages that use ______ languages
High-level Languages are the programming languages that use ______ languages
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Low-level Languages deal with a computer's ______ components
Low-level Languages deal with a computer's ______ components
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Define a computer program and explain its purpose.
Define a computer program and explain its purpose.
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What is programming? Briefly describe the process.
What is programming? Briefly describe the process.
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What are low-level languages? Name two common low-level languages.
What are low-level languages? Name two common low-level languages.
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Explain machine language. How are machine language programs written?
Explain machine language. How are machine language programs written?
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What is assembly language? How does it differ from machine language?
What is assembly language? How does it differ from machine language?
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Study Notes
Machine Language
- Written in binary codes, which are sequences of 0s and 1s.
- Represents the lowest level of programming, directly executable by a computer’s processor.
Assembly Language
- A symbolic representation of machine language, simplifying programming tasks for humans.
- Uses mnemonics instead of binary, making it easier to code and understand.
- Requires a translator called an assembler to convert its instructions to machine language.
High-level Languages
- Use abstract syntax and structures that resemble human languages.
- Designed to be more user-friendly, allowing for easier programming and greater productivity.
Low-level Languages
- Closely related to a computer's hardware components, offering greater control and efficiency.
- Typically less abstract than high-level languages, making them more complex to understand.
- Common examples include Assembly Language and Machine Language.
Computer Program
- A set of instructions designed to perform a specific task or solve a problem.
- The purpose is to inform a computer on how to execute certain operations effectively.
Programming Process
- Involves designing, writing, testing, and maintaining code.
- It requires understanding the requirements of a task, selecting appropriate languages, and debugging to correct errors.
Characteristics of Low-level Languages
- Provide detailed control over hardware and system resources.
- Examples include Assembly Language and Machine Language.
Explanation of Machine Language
- Composed of binary code specific to the computer architecture.
- Programs are written directly in binary, making them fast but challenging for humans to read or write.
Understanding Assembly Language
- Facilitates programming through mnemonics, providing an abstraction over binary code.
- Easier to read and write compared to machine language, but still requires translation to execute on hardware.
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Test your knowledge of different types of programming languages and their characteristics with this quiz. Learn about low-level languages, machine language, assembly language, and more.
