Language Survey

Question 1

Compiled Language

Answer 1

First converted by a compiler into machine code
Runs faster, statically typed
C, C++, Java, C#

Question 2

Compiler

Answer 2

Converts a programming language into machine code that can run on a particular machine

Question 3

Interpreted Language

Answer 3

aka Scripting Language
Run one statement at a time by an interpreter
Easier for new programmers, can run on any machine with an interpreter, dynamically typed
Python, Javascript, MATLAB

Question 4

Statically Typed

Answer 4

Each variable’s type must be declared and cannot change while the program runs
Usually compiled languages

Question 5

Dynamically Typed

Answer 5

Variable’s type may change while program executes

Usually interpreted languages

Question 6

Object-Oriented Language

Answer 6

Support decomposing a program into objects

C++, Java, Python, C#

Question 7

Markup Language

Answer 7

Allows a developer to describe a document’s content, formatting, or other features
HTML

Question 8

Library

Answer 8

Set of pre-written functions and other items that carry out common tasks