Programming Language Review

What is the history of programming languages?

• Programming languages have always existed and have never evolved over time

• The history of programming languages began in the 21st century with the invention of computers

• The history of programming languages started in the 20th century with the creation of the internet

• The history of programming languages dates back to the 19th century with the development of the first programmable devices such as the Jacquard loom.

Which programming language is considered the first high-level programming language?

• Python

• C++

• Java

• Fortran

How have programming languages evolved over time?

• They have remained the same since their inception

• They have become obsolete and irrelevant

• They have become more efficient, user-friendly, and versatile.

• They have become less efficient and more complicated

Name one popular modern programming language.

• C++

• Python

• Java

• COBOL

When did the first high-level programming language come into existence?

• 1700s

• 2000s

• 1950s

• 1800s

What are some key milestones in the history of programming languages?

• COBOL, Pascal, Lisp

• Fortran, C, Java

• Python, Ruby, Perl

• HTML, CSS, JavaScript

What factors have influenced the evolution of programming languages?

• Historical context and technological advancements

• Fashion trends and popular music

• Geological formations and tectonic plate movements

• Weather patterns and agricultural practices

List three characteristics of a high-level programming language.

• Limited functionality, slow execution, and low-level readability

• Complexity, difficulty, and low-level functionality

• Readability, abstraction, and portability

• Speed, efficiency, and low-level access

What are the main differences between modern and early programming languages?

• Use of emojis, programming in the morning, use of capital letters

• Color of the text, font size, background color

• Number of lines of code, use of comments, indentation

• Level of abstraction, high-level languages, advanced features

Explain the significance of popular modern programming languages in today's technology landscape.

• They enable the creation of diverse applications and drive technological advancements.

• They are only used by a small niche of developers.

• They are only used for basic tasks and have limited capabilities.

• They are not relevant in today's technology landscape.