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Types of Programming Languages

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Which type of programming languages express a series of facts and rules to instruct the computer on how to make decisions?

Logic Programming Languages (correct)
Scripting Programming Languages
Object-Oriented Programming Languages
Functional Programming Languages

What is the main purpose of functional programming languages?

Express a series of facts and rules (correct)
Automate repetitive tasks
Perform operations on values
Support processes in larger applications

Which of the following is not an example of a logic programming language?

Absys
C++ (correct)
Prolog
Datalog

What is a common task that scripting languages are used for?

Automate repetitive tasks (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which collection of pre-written code can be used to perform common tasks and speed up development in programming?

Libraries and Frameworks (B) Signup and view all the answers

What feature of programming languages involves using symbols to perform operations on values?

Operators (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of functional programming languages?

Output of mathematical functions and evaluations (D) Signup and view all the answers

In functional programming, what does each function perform?

Specific task (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential characteristic of functional languages?

Outputting results from functions (D) Signup and view all the answers

How do functional languages differ from procedural languages?

By focusing on mathematical functions and evaluations (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect makes functional programming a popular choice for complex programs?

Easier code reuse and scalability (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of functions in functional programming languages?

Returning results based on input data (A) Signup and view all the answers

What defines a procedural programming language?

It follows a sequence of statements or commands to achieve desired output. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which feature is a disadvantage of 5th Generation Languages (5GL)?

Complex and long code. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of functional programming languages like PROLOG and LISP?

Programmer effort reduces to solve a problem. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic applies to 4th Generation Languages (4GL)?

More resources are required & they are expensive too. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main disadvantage of easy-to-understand languages like SQL and Foxpro?

Memory consumption is high. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes 5th Generation Languages (5GL) from other generations?

Computers learn to solve problems based on constraints. (C) Signup and view all the answers