PPL 223 (QUIZ 1) Introduction to Programming Languages

What is a programming language?

• A set of rules for writing computer code

• A formal language comprising a set of instructions

• A system for managing databases

• A tool for designing user interfaces

Which of the following is NOT a programming language paradigm?

• Procedural

• Object-Oriented

• Structural

• Functional

Who developed the Java programming language?

• Microsoft

• Sun Microsystems

• Apple

• IBM

What does "platform-independent" mean in the context of Java?

• Java can run on any operating system without modification

• Java requires a specific platform to run

• Java is only for mobile applications

• Java is dependent on the web platform

Which programming language is known for its strong type system and immutability?

• C

• Java

• Haskell

• Prolog

What is the primary use of the Prolog programming language?

• Web development

• System programming

• Artificial intelligence and computational linguistics

• Mobile app development

Which of the following programming languages is procedural?

• Java

• C

• Haskell

• Prolog

In what decade was the programming language Fortran developed?

• 1940s

• 1950s

• 1960s

• 1970s

What does "object-oriented" mean in the context of programming languages?

• Focus on procedures to perform tasks

• Use of objects to represent data and methods

• Emphasis on mathematical functions

• Use of formal logic to express programs

Which programming language is used primarily for Android app development?

• C

• Java

• Haskell

• Prolog