Understanding Programming Languages

What is a low-level language?

• A low-level language is designed for web development and user interfaces.

• A low-level language is a type of high-level programming language.

• A low-level language is a programming language that is closely related to machine code and provides minimal abstraction from hardware.

• A low-level language is primarily used for database management.

What is a high-level language?

• A language that requires detailed knowledge of hardware to use.

• A programming language that is easy for humans to read and write, abstracting hardware details.

• A type of markup language used for web development.

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

Can you name an example of a low-level language?

• Java

• C++

• Python

• Assembly language

Can you name an example of a high-level language?

• JavaScript

• HTML

• CSS

• Python

What is the main purpose of a programming language?

• The main purpose of a programming language is to facilitate communication between humans and computers to perform computations and automate tasks.

• To create visual art and design.

• To manage hardware components directly.

• To serve as a database for storing information.

How do low-level languages interact with hardware?

• Low-level languages use high-level abstractions to communicate with hardware.

• Low-level languages interact with hardware by using machine instructions that directly control CPU operations and hardware resources.

• Low-level languages only work with software applications, not hardware.

• Low-level languages require a graphical user interface to interact with hardware.

What are the advantages of using high-level languages?

• Limited access to system resources

• Advantages of using high-level languages include ease of use, faster development, better readability, and access to libraries.

• Increased complexity in coding

• Slower execution speed

What is assembly language?

• A graphical user interface for programming.

• A high-level programming language for web development.

• A type of hardware used in computers.

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

What is the difference between compiled and interpreted languages?

• Compiled languages require an interpreter to run, while interpreted languages do not.

• Compiled languages are pre-compiled to machine code, while interpreted languages are executed line-by-line at runtime.

• Compiled languages are executed line-by-line at runtime, while interpreted languages are pre-compiled to machine code.

• Interpreted languages are faster than compiled languages due to their execution method.

Why might a programmer choose a low-level language?

• To avoid dealing with hardware specifications altogether.

• To develop applications faster with less complexity.

• To gain better control over hardware and optimize performance.

• To write code that is easier to read and maintain.