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?

<p>Automate repetitive tasks (D)</p> 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?

<p>Libraries and Frameworks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Operators (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of functional programming languages?

<p>Output of mathematical functions and evaluations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In functional programming, what does each function perform?

<p>Specific task (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential characteristic of functional languages?

<p>Outputting results from functions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do functional languages differ from procedural languages?

<p>By focusing on mathematical functions and evaluations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Easier code reuse and scalability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Returning results based on input data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines a procedural programming language?

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

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

<p>Complex and long code. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>More resources are required &amp; they are expensive too. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Memory consumption is high. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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