IT Topic 6

What is the primary purpose of a programming language?

• To store data

• To create hardware components

• To communicate with and instruct the computer

• To design user interfaces

Which programming language is best suited for scientific calculations?

• Java

• Python

• Fortran

• C++

What is the main characteristic of 5th generation programming languages?

• They are low-level languages

• They require knowledge of syntax and grammar

• They use natural languages for programming

• They are only used for web development

Which of the following languages is primarily used for Internet applications?

• COBOL

• Java

• Visual Basic

• Lisp

What is the role of a compiler?

• To convert assembly language into high-level language

• To debug programs

• To convert high-level language into machine code

• To execute instructions one by one

What is a key feature of object-oriented programming languages?

• They focus on logic statements

• They are only used for web development

• They emphasize reusability of objects

• They require extensive syntax knowledge

Which of the following is a characteristic of imperative programming languages?

• They focus on problem statements

• They require clear step-by-step instructions

• They are based on visual icons

• They use natural language

What type of programming language is Python classified as?

• Low-level language

• Assembly language

• Scripting language

• Machine language

Which generation of programming languages is known as problem-oriented languages?

• 4th Generation

• 5th Generation

• 1st Generation

• 2nd Generation

Which of the following languages is primarily used for business-oriented system development?

• Fortran

• C++

• Java

• COBOL