Understanding Programming Languages

What is a low-level programming language?

• A high-level programming language that abstracts hardware details.

• A low-level programming language is a language that provides little abstraction from a computer's hardware, allowing direct manipulation of memory and hardware.

• A programming language that only runs on specific operating systems.

• A language primarily used for web development.

Can you name a common low-level programming language?

• Python

• Java

• Assembly language

• C++

What is machine language?

• Machine language is a graphical user interface for computers.

• Machine language is a high-level programming language.

• Machine language is a type of software application.

• Machine language is the binary code that a computer's CPU directly executes.

How does machine language differ from high-level languages?

• Machine language is binary and hardware-specific, while high-level languages are human-readable and require translation to machine language.

• High-level languages are executed directly by the CPU without translation.

• Machine language is written in English and is user-friendly.

• Machine language is easier to learn than high-level languages.

What is a high-level programming language?

• A language that requires extensive knowledge of hardware to write code.

• A low-level programming language that is difficult to understand.

• A programming language that is only used for system programming.

• A programming language that is user-friendly and abstracts hardware details, making it easier to write and understand code.

Give an example of a high-level programming language.

• HTML

• JavaScript

• CSS

• Python

What are the advantages of using high-level languages?

• Complex syntax that is hard to read

• Advantages of using high-level languages include easier syntax, portability, faster development, built-in libraries, and better abstraction from hardware.

• Limited compatibility with different systems

• Slower development due to manual coding requirements

What are the disadvantages of low-level programming languages?

• Faster development times

• Easy to learn and use

• High portability across platforms

• Disadvantages of low-level programming languages include complexity, steep learning curve, reduced portability, longer development times, and challenging debugging.

What is assembly language?

• A graphical user interface for programming.

• A type of hardware used in computers.

• Assembly language is a low-level programming language that uses symbolic representations of machine code.

• A high-level programming language used for web development.

How does assembly language relate to machine language?

• Assembly language is only used for hardware programming.

• Assembly language is a symbolic representation of machine language, allowing easier programming.

• Assembly language is a higher-level language than machine language.

• Machine language is a direct representation of assembly language.