Types of Programming Languages Overview
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What is the purpose of a compiler in programming?

  • Debugs the program and fixes errors in the code
  • Executes the program line by line
  • Manages the source code and performs version control
  • Translates source code into data that the computer can understand (correct)
  • Which of the following is a characteristic of a variable in programming?

  • Variables cannot be used in loops or conditional statements
  • Can only store numeric values
  • Can store different types of data like numeric values, characters, and text strings (correct)
  • The value of a variable never changes during program execution
  • Which type of programming languages are Lisp, ML, and Scheme examples of?

  • First-generation languages
  • Second-generation languages (correct)
  • Third-generation languages
  • Fourth-generation languages
  • What is the main purpose of an integrated development environment (IDE) in programming?

    <p>To provide tools for writing and testing code efficiently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates a function from a class in programming?

    <p>Functions prevent redundancy by allowing reuse of code, whereas classes do not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of an array in programming?

    <p>Arrays contain related values in a list and are used in various programming languages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents a first generation language?

    <p>Assembly language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of second generation languages?

    <p>Converted into machine language directly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which language is a descendant of the C language and is object-oriented?

    <p>Java</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key feature of Visual Basic?

    <p>Utilized for creating Windows applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which language is used for creating applets that run inside webpages?

    <p>Java</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes first generation languages from second generation languages?

    <p>First generation consists of machine language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of programming languages, what is Visual Basic Scripting Edition primarily used for?

    <p>Interacting with users in Internet Explorer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'C++' was developed at which institution?

    <p>Bell Labs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Java' is known for its usage in creating:

    <p>Graphical programs and software applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes Assembly language a second-generation language?

    <p>Conversion into machine language directly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of Second Generation programming languages?

    <p>They are based on machine language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which language is categorized as a First Generation programming language?

    <p>Fortran</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of C++ as mentioned in the text?

    <p>It supports object-oriented programming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following languages falls under Fourth Generation programming languages?

    <p>SQL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What generation of programming languages does Visual Basic belong to?

    <p>Third Generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which programming language is not mentioned in the text as an Object-Oriented Language?

    <p>Assembly language</p> Signup and view all the answers

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