Quiz on PSPD_Chapter1

A set of words, abbreviations, and symbols that enables a programmer to communicate instructions to a computer. This statement refers to _________ (CLO1, C1)

• Program

• Algorithm

• Programming

• Programming language

Choose the programming language which is categorized as Low-Level Language. (CLO1,C2)

• Machine language and 3rd generation.

• Assembly Language and 4th generation.

• 3rd AND 4th Generation Language.

• Machine Language and Assembly Language.

Identify the following generations of programming language executed code faster. (CLO1, C2)

• 1st Generation

• 2nd Generation

• 3rd Generation

• 4th Generation

Identify which of the types of system software used NOT for translating the codes. (CLO1, C1)

• Assembler

• Compiler

• Interpreter

• Processor

Choose the primary purpose of using high-level languages. (CLO1, C2)

• To directly interface with hardware components.

• To create complex graphics and animations.

• To write code in a more human-readable and abstract manner.

• To optimize program execution for specific hardware architectures.

A set of step‑by‑step instructions that directs a computer to perform a specific task and to produce the required results. This statement refers to __________ (CLO1, C1)

• Programming

• Program

• Algorithm

• Pseudocode

Identify the main role of a programmer. (CLO1, C1)

• Managing financial aspects of a software project.

• Developing marketing strategies for software products.

• Writing, testing, and maintaining code to create software.

• Providing customer support for computer users.

Choose the main function of a compiler in language translation. (CLO1, C1)

• It translates high-level programming code to machine code.

• It translates natural languages to programming languages.

• It converts digital images into text.

• It helps computers understand user gestures.

Identify the translator that might be used to convert high level language instructions one line at one time into machine language. (CLO1, C1)

• Compiler

• Interpreter

• Assembly

• Assembler