High-level code and Low-Level coding languages:

Question 1

What is machine code?

Answer 1

= Binary representation of instructions.
= Format the CPU can decode and execute.
= Has an operation code (opcode) instruction.
= Address and data to use (operand).

Question 2

What are low-level languages?

Answer 2

= Written in assembly language.
= Translated by an assembler into machine code.
= Used for embedded systems, device drivers where instructing the hardware directley is needed.
= ONE INSTRUCTION IS TRANSLATED INTO ONE MACHINE CODE INSTRUCTION.

Question 3

What are the advantages of low-level code?

Answer 3

= Memory efficient.
= Code is fast to execute.
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Question 4

What are the disadvantages of low-level code?

Answer 4

= Code is harder to write and understand.

= = = Works on one type of processor + Works with memory directl

Question 5

What are high-level languages?

Answer 5

= Written in source code (PYTHON, C++,JAVA, VISUAL BASIC).
= Translated by a compiler or interpreter into machine code.
= Uses commands similar to english: easier to write code.
= ONE SOURCE CODE INSTRUCTION TRANSLATES TO MANY MACHINE CODE INSTRUCTIONS.

Question 6

What are the advantages of high-level languages?

Answer 6

= Code is quicker and easier to understand and write.
= Runs on different types of processors.
= Lots of data structures to use.

Question 7

What are the disadvantages of high-level code?

Answer 7

= Code can be slower to execute if not optimised.

= Less memory efficient.