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

Machine languages are machine-specific, while high-level languages are more abstract and portable. (correct)

Machine languages are easier for humans to read and write, while high-level languages are more complex.

Machine languages are executed directly by the CPU, while high-level languages require translation.

Machine languages are written in binary, while high-level languages use English-like syntax.

What is the primary purpose of an assembly language?

To add additional functionality and features to a computer's hardware.

To allow programmers to write code in a language that is closer to natural language.

To provide a more readable and understandable representation of machine language instructions. (correct)

To translate high-level language programs into machine language.

What is the role of an assembler in the context of programming languages?

An assembler is a hardware component that executes machine language instructions.

An assembler is a tool used to optimize the performance of machine language programs.

An assembler is a program that converts assembly language code into machine language. (correct)

An assembler is a program that converts high-level language code into machine language.

Which of the following is a key characteristic of machine languages?

Machine languages are represented using a combination of binary digits (1s and 0s). Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using an assembly language compared to a machine language?

Assembly languages are easier for humans to read and write compared to machine languages. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the development of high-level programming languages?

To make programming more efficient by allowing programmers to write fewer instructions to accomplish tasks Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between compiled and interpreted high-level language programs?

Compiled programs are more efficient and run faster, while interpreted programs are slower Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a high-level programming language?

Assembly Signup and view all the answers

Which high-level language is known for its ease of use and growing popularity?

Python Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a translator program called a compiler?

To convert high-level language programs into machine language Signup and view all the answers