Programming Languages and Concepts

The video tutorial covers various programming languages, including interpreted, compiled, scripting, markup, query, and assembly languages. It explains the characteristics and uses of languages like BASIC, Perl, JavaScript, Python, Ruby, PowerShell, HTML, XML, C, C++, COBOL, Java, VBA, SQL, and XQuery. The tutorial also includes a learning check to reinforce understanding.

Which category of programming languages does not require compilation before execution?

• Query languages

• Interpreted languages

• Compiled languages

• Assembly languages

What is the primary function of an interpreter in programming?

• To define document structure

• To compile code into machine language

• To manage database queries

• To execute code line by line

Which language is known for its use in web development and has a framework called Ruby on Rails?

• Perl

• Python

• JavaScript

• Ruby

What does HTML stand for?

• High-Level Markup Language

• HyperText Machine Language

• High-Level Machine Language

• HyperText Markup Language

Which markup language is tag-based and can be converted into JSON?

• HTML

• XML

• SQL

• CSS

What is a key characteristic of compiled programming languages?

• They are interpreted line by line

• They use tags to define elements

• They are used for database queries

• They convert the entire program into machine code

Which programming language is known for its 'write once, run anywhere' capability?

• VBA

• C

• COBOL

• Java

What does SQL stand for?

• Simple Query Language

• System Query Language

• Standard Query Language

• Structured Query Language

Which language is specifically designed for managing data in relational database management systems?

• SQL

• HTML

• Python

• XQuery

What is a primary use of assembly language?

• Database management

• Operating system functions

• Web development

• Mobile app development