CS 102 - Evolution of Programming Languages

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which generation of programming languages is written in binary code and directly executed by the computer's hardware?
First Generation
Second Generation
Third Generation
Fourth Generation
Answer explanation
First Generation languages are machine languages written in binary code (1s and 0s), directly executed by the computer's hardware.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main characteristic of a Second Generation programming language (2GL)?
Uses English-like syntax
Written in machine code
Uses mnemonics or symbolic names
Designed for problem-solving
Answer explanation
Second Generation languages, or Assembly languages, use mnemonics or symbolic names to represent machine code instructions.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following programming languages belong to the Third Generation of Programming Languages (3GL)? (Select all that apply.)
FORTRAN
Assembly
C++
Java
Answer explanation
FORTRAN, C++, and Java are high-level languages that belong to the Third Generation (3GL). Assembly is a Second Generation language (2GL).
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The primary goal of Fourth Generation Languages (4GL) is to
provide hardware-specific programming instructions.
True
False
Answer explanation
Fourth Generation languages are more abstract and focus on solving problems with less emphasis on the underlying hardware.
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following are examples of Fourth Generation Languages (4GL)?
MATLAB
Prolog
SQL
COBOL
Answer explanation
MATLAB and SQL are Fourth Generation Languages (4GL), used for numerical computing and database management, respectively.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is considered the first computer programmer?
Alan Turing
Grace Hopper
Ada Lovelace
Dennis Ricthie
Answer explanation
Ada Lovelace is widely recognized as the first computer programmer. In the 19th century, she worked on Charles Babbage's early mechanical computer, the Analytical Engine. She wrote what is considered the first algorithm intended to be processed by a machine, making her the first person to conceptualize the idea of programming a computer long before modern computers were developed.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a primary application area for Fifth Generation Languages (5GL)?
Database management
Numerical computing
Artificial Intelligence
Operating systems
Answer explanation
Fifth Generation Languages are primarily used in AI and advanced computing systems.
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