Programming Languages Overview

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What types of programming languages are assembly language and machine language classified as?

  • Low-level languages (correct)
  • Markup languages
  • Scripting languages
  • High-level languages

Which type of language do most programmers prefer to use today for software development?

  • Low-level language
  • Assembly language
  • Machine language
  • High-level language (correct)

Which statement is true regarding the usage of low-level languages in programming?

  • They are preferred for web development.
  • They require more effort to write than high-level languages. (correct)
  • They are widely used for high-performance applications.
  • They have completely replaced high-level languages.

What is the primary reason most programmers choose high-level languages over low-level languages?

<p>High-level languages are easier to read and write. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what context would a programmer likely use assembly language?

<p>For embedded systems or performance-critical applications (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of translating source code?

<p>To convert it into machine language for a specific CPU (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a method for translating source code to machine language?

<p>Synthesis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is crucial for translating source code to machine language?

<p>The type of CPU it is intended for (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can affect the method used for translating source code?

<p>The performance characteristics of the CPU (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes machine language?

<p>A low-level code that the CPU can execute (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the problems that a compiler seeks to identify?

<p>Incompatible types of data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for a compiler to find incompatible types of data?

<p>To prevent potential runtime errors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of a compiler?

<p>Improving algorithm efficiency (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a program declares a variable as an integer but tries to store a string, what will the compiler do?

<p>Raise an error about the incompatible types (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of data issue is specifically mentioned as a problem that compilers can identify?

<p>Incompatible types of data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main issue described regarding the software's performance?

<p>It produces incorrect results. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the behavior of the software according to the content?

<p>The software functions without any errors. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the errors produced by the software?

<p>They occur after successful execution. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic of the software's outcome is highlighted in the content?

<p>The outcomes are consistently incorrect. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which issue would likely suggest a need for debugging the software?

<p>It executes without errors but yields faulty results. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does J2SE stand for in the context of Java technology?

<p>Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups is NOT part of the Java 2 Platform?

<p>Java 2 Platform, Professional Edition (J2PE) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which version of the Java 2 Platform is primarily focused on enterprise-level applications?

<p>Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (J2SE)?

<p>Mainstream version of Java and associated tools (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which version of the Java 2 Platform is designed specifically for mobile devices and embedded systems?

<p>Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition (J2ME) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Programming Languages

  • Assembly language and machine language are classed as low-level languages.
  • Most programmers use high level languages today
  • Compilers translate source code into machine language for a specified CPU
  • Compilers check for errors such as incompatible data types
  • Java 2 Platform is the most recent version of the Java technology
  • Java 2 Platform is divided into 3 main groups: Standard Edition, Enterprise Edition, and Micro Edition
  • This text focuses on the Standard Edition, which is the mainstream version of the language and tools.

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