IGCSE_CS_CH4_L4

Which type of programming language is independent of computer hardware?

• Machine code

• Assembly language

• High-level language

• Hexadecimal code

What must happen to a high-level language program before a computer can execute it?

• It needs to be translated to machine code.

• It runs directly without translation.

• It must be converted to assembly language.

• It needs to be compressed.

Which language is considered a low-level programming language?

• Python

• Assembly language

• Java

• Machine Code

Why do some programmers use assembly language?

• For faster execution and smaller file sizes

• Because it's easier to debug than high-level languages

• To avoid using translators

• For cross-platform compatibility

What is the primary advantage of high-level languages?

• They run faster than low-level languages.

• They use hexadecimal

• They don’t require translation to machine code.

• They are easier to read and maintain.

Which statement about machine code is true?

• 
• It uses mnemonics like LDA and ADD.

• It is represented in hexadecimal or binary.

• It is written in English-like syntax

Computers can only execute programs written in __________ code, which is typically represented in binary or hexadecimal.

High-level languages require a translator, such as a __________ or interpreter, to convert code into machine language.

Assembly language uses __________ like LDA, ADD, and STO to represent machine instructions.