9. Software Topics

Question 1

A program written in a(n) ____ language is first converted by a tool into machine code, which can run on a particular machine.

Answer 1

compiled

Question 2

A(n) ____ language is run one statement at a time by another program.

Answer 2

interpreted

Question 3

In a(n) ____ typed language, each variable’s type must be declared and cannot change while the program runs.

Answer 3

statically

Question 4

In a(n) ____ typed language, a variable’s type may change while a program executes, usually based on what is assigned to the variable.

Answer 4

dynamically

Question 5

Which type of language—dynamically typed or statically typed—is considered safer?

Answer 5

Statically typed

These type of languages are considered safer because they report errors during compilation.

Question 6

Provide an example of a language that is not object oriented.

Answer 6

C

JavaScript and MATLAB provide some support for objects.

Question 7

A(n) ___ language allows a developer to describe a document’s content, desired formatting, or other features.

Answer 7

markup

Question 8

A(n) ____ is a set of pre-written functions (and other items) that carry out common tasks, that a programmer can use to improve productivity.

Answer 8

library