Python: Compiled vs Interpreted

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What type of memory is volatile and loses its contents when the power is interrupted?

Main memory (correct)

Magnetic memory

Secondary memory

Optical memory

Which hardware component performs all the basic operations on data?

Input devices

Memory

Secondary memory

Central processing unit (correct)

What type of memory provides more permanent storage?

Flash memory

Magnetic memory (correct)

Optical memory

Main memory

Which type of memory can the CPU directly access?

Main memory (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of input devices in a computer system?

Pass information to the computer (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the fetch-execute cycle involves decoding instructions?

Decoding the instruction (B) Signup and view all the answers

What ensures that programs are expressed in an unambiguous, precise way using programming languages?

Syntax (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to programs being expressed in a precise meaning using programming languages?

Semantics (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of programming language typically has a lower execution speed compared to fully compiled lower-level languages like C or C++?

High-level languages like Python (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of programming language is Python classified as?

High-level language (C) Signup and view all the answers

What allows us to invoke C or C++ code from Python?

Component integration (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of programming language requires an interpreter to execute the code line by line?

Interpreted languages (C) Signup and view all the answers

What allows C or C++ to call Python code?

Component integration (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which programming task involves creating prototypes in Python?

Prototyping (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a well-known use of Python in the industry?

Civilization IV scripted events (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a major downside associated with the execution speed of Python?

Its execution speed is usually lower than that of other compiled languages. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between low-level and high-level programming languages?

High-level languages are designed to be understood by humans, while low-level languages are for computers. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between machine language and high-level languages?

High-level languages are directly understood by the computer hardware, while machine language requires translation. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the role of an interpreter in programming?

An interpreter reads the high-level program line by line and executes it directly. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a compiler?

To convert high-level language code into machine language. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using a compiler over an interpreter in programming?

Compilers generate faster and more efficient code than interpreters. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a compiled language?

C++ (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about compiled languages?

Compiled languages tend to have faster execution times than interpreted languages. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of an interpreter in programming languages?

To analyze and execute high-level language code instruction by instruction. (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of programming, what does 'coding' refer to?

Developing software using a programming language. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents machine language?

01100110 00001010 (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is understanding programming important for utilizing computers effectively?

To improve problem-solving skills and comprehend the strengths and limitations of computers. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using a high-level programming language over a low-level language?

High-level languages are easier for humans to read and write than low-level languages. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about compiled and interpreted languages is true?

Both compiled and interpreted languages are eventually converted into machine language for execution. (D) Signup and view all the answers

'Software' in computing refers to:

The set of detailed instructions that tell a computer what to do. (C) Signup and view all the answers

'Programming' primarily involves:

Developing and writing detailed sets of instructions for computers. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the following Python code: `a = 10; b = 6; a + b`?

To declare variables <code>a</code> and <code>b</code> and perform addition. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about Python?

Python is a compiled language that translates source code into bytecode, which is then executed by an interpreter (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of interpreted languages over compiled languages?

Interpreted languages provide a more flexible programming environment for development and interactive use (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of compiled languages over interpreted languages?

Compiled programs generally run faster since the translation to machine code happens only once (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of an interpreter in the context of a programming language?

An interpreter executes the compiled bytecode or intermediate code produced by a compiler (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about machine language?

Machine language is the native language understood by a computer's processor (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of high-level programming languages over low-level languages like machine code?

High-level languages are designed for better readability and maintainability by humans (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the portability of interpreted programming languages?

Interpreted languages produce bytecode or intermediate code that can be executed by different interpreters (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the trade-off between compiled and interpreted languages?

Compiled languages are generally faster, while interpreted languages offer more flexibility and portability (C) Signup and view all the answers