CDCT2203 Topic 6 Programming Languages

What is programming?

• The process of producing a program
• Writing code in any language
• Designing computer hardware
• Creating user interfaces

Which of the following is NOT part of the software development process?

• Problem specification
• Program design
• Hardware installation
• Program maintenance

What is the main purpose of using a programming language?

• To communicate with and instruct the computer
• To design computer chips
• To create graphical user interfaces
• To manage computer networks

Which generation of programming languages uses binary digits of "0" and "1"?

• First generation
• Second generation
• Third generation
• Fourth generation

What is the main advantage of high-level programming languages?

• They closely resemble human language
• They are faster than low-level languages
• They require less memory
• They are more secure

Which of the following is an example of a fifth-generation programming language?

• Machine language
• Assembly language
• C++
• Natural language-centric

What is the primary focus of object-oriented programming languages?

• Functions
• Objects
• Procedures
• Logic

Which programming language is known for its use in scientific calculations?

• COBOL
• Fortran
• Perl
• Visual Basic

What does SQL stand for?

• System Query Language
• Structured Query Language
• Simple Question Language
• Software Query Logic

Which of the following is a characteristic of imperative languages?

• Focus on objects
• Based on mathematical functions
• Step-by-step instructions
• Logic-based rules