CompTIA Unit 10 MC QUIZ

What makes it easier for humans to read and write instructions for computers?

• Programming languages

• Binary code

• Machine language

• Hardware

What is a programming language?

• A way to communicate with other programmers.

• A method for designing websites.

• A set of instructions programmers use to write code.

• A type of computer hardware.

What does the term "syntax" refer to in computer programming?

• The speed at which a program runs.

• The color scheme of the code editor.

• The rules for how to write the language.

• The type of computer used to run the program.

What is the main purpose of a compiler in compiled programming languages?

• To convert the code into machine language

• To save the code as a text file

• To directly execute the code written by the programmer

• To interpret the code line by line during execution

What is a runtime engine?

• A type of high-level programming language

• A tool that compiles code into machine language

• A device used to run video games

• A tool that interprets bytecode into the computer's specific machine language

Why are compiled languages often used for resource-intensive programs like high-end video games?

• Because they run quickly and efficiently

• Because they can only be used on one type of computer

• Because they are easier to write

• Because they are interpreted line by line

What is one advantage of interpreted languages?

• They are platform-independent.

• They turn source code into binary ahead of time.

• They have limited access to system resources.

• They are faster than compiled languages.

What is an interpreted language?

• A language that is only used for web development

• A language that runs instructions in the source code whenever you run the application

• A language that cannot be used on multiple platforms

• A language that converts source code into binary ahead of time

Why is code written in assembly language more efficient?

• It uses a compiler.

• It is written in binary.

• It allows direct access to hardware.

• It is a high-level language.

What should be done before starting to code a program?

• Decide what the program should do.

• Ignore planning and start coding immediately.

• Decide what the program will look like.

• Write as much code as possible.