Programming Lesson 1 Review

What is programming?

• The execution of a computer program

• A machine that performs tasks

• The process of writing a computer program

• A set of instructions that a computer follows

What is a programmer?

• A machine that runs programs

• A set of instructions for a computer

• A person that writes programs

• The process of executing a program

What are the two main functions a computer performs as mentioned in the note guide?

• Calculating and gaming

• Storing data and executing

• Retrieving and displaying data

• Adding and moving data

What is a programming language?

• A set of instructions for hardware

• A machine that can perform tasks

• A set of key words and rules for organizing instructions

• The process of running a program

What is the base of binary code?

• Base 10

• Base 2

• Base 8

• Base 16

What is unique about assembly language compared to machine language?

• It uses binary digital zeros and ones

• It is the only language a computer understands

• It is more human-like and uses symbols

• It consists of transistors and bits

What is a characteristic of high-level programming languages?

• They do not use English words or phrases.

• They must be translated into machine language before they can be run.

• They are only written in Python, C++, and Java.

• They are difficult to write.

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

• PHP

• Java

• Visual Basic

• Assembly

What does structured programming allow programmers to do?

• Write code that is difficult to correct.

• Re-use portions of code.

• Translate code into machine language.

• Avoid breaking problems into smaller parts.

How does a compiled language differ from a translated language/interpreter?

• A compiled language translates the entire program before the computer runs it.

• A compiled language translates each instruction one by one during execution.

• A compiled language is more difficult to write than an interpreted language.

• A compiled language does not translate code into machine language.