Crash Course Computer Science #11 - First Programming Languages

Crash Course Computer Science #11 - First Programming Languages

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Computers

9th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the purpose of using labels in assembly language?

Back

To simplify the calculation of jump addresses

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why were early programmers frustrated with machine code?

Back

It required translation from pseudo-code.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who built the first compiler?

Back

Grace Hopper

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was a major challenge with programming the Harvard Mark I?

Back

It required physical loops for repeating operations

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the main advantage of FORTRAN over assembly language?

Back

It significantly reduced the length of programs

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the concept 'write once, run anywhere' refer to?

Back

High-Level Programming Languages

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of COBOL in programming history?

Back

It was designed for business applications and could run on different machines.

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