3.2.2 Understanding high-level languages:

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  • High-level languages use human-readable syntax
  • High-level languages abstract away complex hardware operations.

    True
  • Steps involved in translating high-level languages into machine code
    1️⃣ Compiling or interpreting
    2️⃣ Converting to machine code
    3️⃣ Executing the code
  • High-level languages have low abstraction compared to low-level languages.
    False
  • What does portability in high-level languages allow?
    Minimal code modification
  • Debugging high-level languages is harder than debugging low-level languages.
    False
  • High-level languages use syntax that resembles natural language
  • High-level languages reduce the need to rewrite code for different systems due to their portability.
    True
  • Compilers and interpreters translate high-level languages into machine code.
    True
  • Portability in high-level languages allows programs to run on different operating systems with minimal changes.

    True
  • Low-level language syntax is machine-oriented and complex for humans to understand.

    True
  • High-level languages enhance programmer productivity and software development efficiency compared to low-level languages due to their high portability and human-readable syntax
  • High-level languages require programmers to handle more low-level operations than low-level languages.
    False
  • Why are high-level languages considered highly portable?
    Minimal system modifications
  • High-level languages enhance programmer productivity and software development efficiency due to their human-readable syntax, high abstraction, ease of use, and high portability
  • Java is platform-independent and object-oriented, making it suitable for enterprise applications.
    True
  • In which environment does JavaScript primarily run?
    Web browsers
  • What is the purpose of abstraction in high-level languages?
    Hide low-level details
  • High-level languages are suitable for various programming tasks, making them highly versatile
  • High-level languages require programmers to understand complex hardware operations.
    False
  • High-level programs can run on different operating systems and hardware with minimal modification
  • Extensive online communities and libraries provide support for high-level languages.

    True
  • What is a key advantage of high-level languages in terms of debugging and testing?
    Easier to debug
  • How do high-level languages enhance software development efficiency compared to low-level languages?
    By simplifying programming tasks
  • Why are high-level languages easier to debug and test?
    Simpler syntax and abstraction
  • The syntax of high-level languages is machine-oriented
    False
  • High-level languages use human-readable syntax
  • What type of hardware details do high-level languages abstract away?
    Low-level details
  • Assembly language is an example of a low-level language
  • What is a common use case for Java?
    Enterprise applications
  • Python is often used for web development

    True
  • High-level languages require programmers to manage low-level hardware details
    False
  • High-level programs can be easily ported to different systems
  • Why may high-level languages be less performant than low-level languages?
    Additional abstraction
  • High-level languages may require a steeper learning curve
  • What makes high-level language syntax easy to read and write?
    Natural language similarity
  • Examples of high-level languages include Python, Java, and JavaScript
  • What type of syntax do low-level languages use?
    Machine-oriented
  • High-level languages are easier to use than low-level languages
  • High-level languages benefit from extensive online communities and libraries