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What is the primary difference between machine languages and high-level languages?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of machine languages?
What is the primary advantage of using an assembly language compared to a machine language?
What is the primary advantage of using an assembly language compared to a machine language?
What was the main reason for the development of high-level programming languages?
What was the main reason for the development of high-level programming languages?
What is the key difference between compiled and interpreted high-level language programs?
What is the key difference between compiled and interpreted high-level language programs?
Which of the following is NOT considered a high-level programming language?
Which of the following is NOT considered a high-level programming language?
Which high-level language is known for its ease of use and growing popularity?
Which high-level language is known for its ease of use and growing popularity?
What is the primary function of a translator program called a compiler?
What is the primary function of a translator program called a compiler?
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