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WorksheetsPrinciples of Programming
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 26mins
There are two types of languages used within computer systems:
High Level & Low Level Languages
Choose the correct options below:
High Level
Low Level
Mid Level
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A high level programming language uses code written in a way that is similar to a natural human language, such as English.
A high-level language must be translated into a low-level language (binary) before it can be run, as high-level languages cannot be executed directly by the CPU.
I have read this carefully
I need to read back over this
Therefore, examples of High Level languages include Python, Java, Ruby, Visual Basic, Perl etc...
These need to be translated so that the computer understands them
The computer already understands them
Low level programming languages do not resemble natural languages, such as English. They are made up entirely of bit patterns (binary) that can be executed directly by the CPU.
They are very difficult for humans to read
They are easy for humans to read
They look like this: 0011001001100110
Python is an example of a Low level language
Low level languages are useful when speed of execution is critical or when writing software which interfaces directly with the hardware, e.g. device drivers.
I have read this carefully
I have not read this
An example of a high level programming language is...
Python
Assembly code
Machine code
An example of a low level programming language is...
Python
Assembly code
Machine code
Machine code is...
The lowest level of code
Only made of 1s and 0s
Easy for humans to read
Translated before it can be run.
A high level programming language is...
very efficient on the processor
easy for humans to read
interpreted or compiled
multiple instructions per statement
assembled
A low level programming language is...
very efficient on the processor
easy for humans to read
interpreted or compiled
multiple instructions per statement
assembled
High-level languages are faster to write than in assembly or machine language but they are harder to read and understand.
True
False
Machine code is...
The lowest level of code
Only made of 1s and 0s
Easy for humans to read
Translated before it can be run.
