Different Kinds of Code (Machine, assembly, compiled, scripting)

What is the primary difference between machine code and assembly code?

• Machine code is human-readable, while assembly code is not.

• Assembly code is a low-level language that is human-readable, while machine code is binary and executed directly by the CPU.

• Machine code is written in high-level languages, while assembly code is written in binary.

• Assembly code is faster than machine code.

Which of the following is a characteristic of programming languages like C and Java?

• They are interpreted line-by-line at runtime.

• They are converted into machine code before execution.

• They cannot be used for system-level programming.

• They are always slower than scripting languages.

• The program is run directly all at once.

What is the role of a compiler in programming?

• It interprets code line-by-line.

• It converts high-level code into machine code.

• It executes machine code directly.

• It converts machine code into assembly code.

Which of the following is true about scripting languages like python & bash?

• They are always compiled into machine code before execution.

• The program is run directly all at once.

• Each line is run directly without needing to be compiled.

• They are only used for web development.

How does Java differ from C in terms of execution?

• Java is compiled into machine code, while C is interpreted.

• Java is interpreted by the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) after being compiled into bytecode, while C is compiled directly into machine code.

• Java is faster than C because it is compiled into machine code.

• Java does not require a compiler, while C does.

Which language is typically used for writing scripts to automate tasks in a Linux environment?

• C

• Java

• bash

• Assembly

• python

What is the main advantage of using high-level programming languages over assembly language or even C?

• High-level languages are faster than assembly language.

• High-level languages are easier to read and write, making development faster and less error-prone.

• High-level languages are more secure than assembly language.

• High-level languages do not require a compiler.

Which of the following best describes machine code?

• A high-level language that is easy to understand.

• A binary code that is directly executed by the computer's CPU.

• A language that requires an interpreter to run.

• A language used for web development.

What is the purpose of an interpreter in programming?

• To convert machine code into high-level code.

• To compile high-level code into machine code and run it line by line.

• To compile code into machine code.

• To optimize machine code for faster execution.

• To execute high-level code line by line without converting it to machine code.

Which of the following languages does NOT have to be turned into machine code to run? Select all that apply.

• C/Java

• python/bash

• Assembly code

• None of these