Computer History Quiz

Why was writing programs in machine code difficult?

• It was expensive

• It was time-consuming

• It was easy

• It was unnecessary

Which of the following is NOT a feature of assembly language?

• Easier program creation than machine code.

• Direct mapping to machine code.

• High-level abstraction.

• Use of mnemonic codes.

What is the role of a compiler or interpreter?

• To execute machine code

• To translate high-level language to machine code

• To write high-level language

• To debug machine code

Which program translates high-level language into machine code?

• Debugger

• Compiler

• Text editor

• Assembler

What is the main advantage of high-level languages?

• They are faster than machine code

• They are easier to understand

• They use less memory

• They are more secure

Which language is closest to hardware?

• High-level language

• Assembly language

• Machine code

• Python

What is the relationship between assembly language and machine code?

• Assembly is higher level than machine code

• Assembly is lower level than machine code

• Assembly is the same as machine code

• Assembly is unrelated to machine code

What is a common advantage of high-level languages in terms of development speed?

• Programs can be written faster

• Requires less memory

• Direct hardware manipulation

• Faster execution

What is the output of a compiler?

• Source code

• Executable code

• Debugging information

• Documentation

What is the primary function of an interpreter in programming?

• To produce object code

• To translate high-level language into machine code

• To compile code into a single executable

• To optimize code for performance