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?

To provide tools for writing and testing code efficiently (A) Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates a function from a class in programming?

Functions prevent redundancy by allowing reuse of code, whereas classes do not (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of an array in programming?

Arrays contain related values in a list and are used in various programming languages (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents a first generation language?

Assembly language (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of second generation languages?

Converted into machine language directly (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Java (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key feature of Visual Basic?

Utilized for creating Windows applications (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Java (B) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes first generation languages from second generation languages?

First generation consists of machine language (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Interacting with users in Internet Explorer (D) Signup and view all the answers

'C++' was developed at which institution?

Bell Labs (A) Signup and view all the answers

'Java' is known for its usage in creating:

Graphical programs and software applications (C) Signup and view all the answers

What makes Assembly language a second-generation language?

Conversion into machine language directly (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of Second Generation programming languages?

They are based on machine language (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which language is categorized as a First Generation programming language?

Fortran (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

It supports object-oriented programming (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

SQL (B) Signup and view all the answers

What generation of programming languages does Visual Basic belong to?

Third Generation (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Assembly language (A) Signup and view all the answers