Understanding Programming Languages

What is machine language?

• Machine language is a graphical user interface for computers.

• Machine language is the binary code that a computer's CPU can directly execute.

• Machine language is a high-level programming language.

• Machine language is a type of software application.

Which of the following is a characteristic of machine language?

• It consists of binary code that is directly executed by the CPU.

• It is easily readable by humans.

• It requires a compiler to be executed.

• It is written in high-level programming languages.

How is machine language represented?

• ASCII characters

• Binary code (0s and 1s)

• Hexadecimal code (A-F)

• Natural language phrases

What is the primary purpose of low level languages?

• The primary purpose of low level languages is to provide direct control over hardware and system resources.

• To provide a high level of abstraction from hardware.

• To enhance the readability of code.

• To simplify programming for beginners.

Name one advantage of using low level languages.

• More advanced features for high-level programming.

• Increased performance and efficiency.

• Better portability across different systems.

• Easier to learn and use.

What type of operations can low level languages perform?

• Low level languages can perform hardware manipulation, memory management, and direct CPU instructions.

• Low level languages can only perform high-level operations.

• Low level languages are exclusively used for web development.

• Low level languages cannot interact with hardware.

How does low level language relate to hardware?

• Low level languages are only used for web development.

• Low level languages are completely independent of hardware.

• Low level languages are designed for high-level programming tasks.

• Low level languages are closely related to hardware as they provide direct control over hardware resources and correspond closely to machine code.

What is a key feature of machine language?

• It consists of binary code that is directly executed by the computer's CPU.

• It is only used for data storage purposes.

• It requires a compiler to be executed.

• It is written in high-level programming languages.

Why is machine language considered difficult to read?

• Machine language is easy to read because it uses simple text commands.

• Machine language is difficult to read due to its use of colorful graphics.

• Machine language is readable because it is similar to high-level programming languages.

• Machine language is difficult to read because it is composed of binary code that lacks human-readable symbols and structure.

What is an example of a low level language?

• C++

• Python

• Assembly language

• Java