Principles of Programming Languages

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Which of the following is not a primary purpose of a programming language? Communication with hardware, Expression of algorithms, Human-computer interaction, Control of system resources

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Human-computer interaction

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Which category does Python best fit in regarding programming paradigms? Options: Pure functional, Pure object-oriented, Multi-paradigm, Low-level

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Multi-paradigm

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The main distinction between high-level and low-level programming languages is:

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Abstraction from hardware

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Which of the following is not a factor in choosing a programming language? Available compilers, Performance, Popularity in gaming industry, Toolchain compatibility

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Popularity in gaming industry

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Which language was primarily designed for teaching structured programming?

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Pascal

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The structure or form of expressions in a language is governed by: Semantics, Grammar, Typing rules, Syntax tree

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Grammar

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Dynamic semantics is concerned with: Grammar rules, Runtime behavior, Compilation techniques, Syntax highlighting

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Runtime behavior

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Which of these is true about static semantics? Options: It handles type errors at runtime, It checks meaning regardless of syntax, It involves context-sensitive constraints, It defines how the program behaves

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It involves context-sensitive constraints

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A syntax error is typically detected during: Linking, Execution, Parsing, Garbage collection

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Parsing

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Which of the following is used to define formal syntax of a language? BNF, FSM, DFA, IR

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BNF