Programming Languages

What is machine code?

• Instructions converted by a translator
• Instructions in an HLL used by the CPU
• Instructions in binary used by the CPU
• Instructions in assembly used by the CPU

What is a translator?

• A program that converts commands into machine code
• A program that converts HLL to assembly code
• A program that converts the inputs from a keyboard
• A program for writing code

What is Assembly code?

• Another name for Pseudocode
• A programming language that uses mnemonic codes
• A program that joins pieces of code together
• Another name for machine code

What does IDE stand for?

• Integrated Debugging Equipment
• Integrated Debugging Environment
• Integrated Development Equipment
• Integrated Development Environment

Which of these would you NOT find in an IDE?

• Debugger
• Picture Editor
• Auto Documentation
• Source Code Editor

Which of these is an example of an IDE?

• Eclipse
• Twilight
• Moon
• Planet

Which of these is NOT an example of a High Level Language?

• Python
• Java
• C++
• Avalon

What is an interpreter?

• Converts source code one instruction at a time
• Converts source code between 2 HLLs
• Converts source code between HLL and Assembly
• Converts keyboard presses to an ASCII code

What would you use to convert high-level source code to machine code?

• Linker
• Assembler
• Compiler
• IDE

Which of these is NOT a disadvantage of an interpreter?

• Executes slowly
• Occupies more space
• Source code can be modified
• Initial compilation is slow