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Question 1

Q: What is programming?

Answer 1

A: Programming is a multistep process for creating a program, giving computers instructions about what to do next.

Question 2

Q: What are the instructions in programming known as?

Answer 2

A: Instructions are known as code.

Question 3

Q: Why is programming important?

Answer 3

A: It fosters innovation, creates eco-friendly solutions, speeds up input and output processes, and automates data management and analysis.

Question 4

Q: What is a computer program?

Answer 4

A: A computer program is a list or sequence of instructions that tell a computer what to do.

Question 5

Q: What must a computer program be written in?

Answer 5

A: A computer program must be written in a programming language (PL).

Question 6

Q: What defines a programming language?

Answer 6

A: A programming language is a type of written language that tells computers what to do.

Question 7

Q: What is syntax in programming languages?

Answer 7

A: Syntax is the grammar or rules governing the structure and content of statements in a programming language.

Question 8

Q: What is source code?

Answer 8

A: Source code is a well-written set of instructions and statements to develop a program.

Question 9

Q: What are the two types of programming languages based on levels?

Answer 9

A: Low-level languages and high-level languages.

Question 10

Q: What must source code be translated into for execution?

Answer 10

A: Source code must be translated into machine language (binary form) using a language translator.

Question 11

Q: What is an assembler?

Answer 11

A: An assembler translates a program written in assembly language to a low-level language.

Question 12

Q: How does an interpreter function?

Answer 12

A: An interpreter translates each statement one line at a time and executes it immediately after translation.

Question 13

Q: What is a compiler?

Answer 13

A: A compiler translates all statements at once and provides error messages (diagnostics) at once.

Question 14

Q: What is a low-level language?

Answer 14

A: Low-level languages use instructions tied directly to one type of computer and are often cryptic and not human-readable.

Question 15

Q: What is a high-level language?

Answer 15

A: High-level languages use English-like instructions and can be run on various computer types.

Question 16

Q: How is data represented in a computer?

Answer 16

A: Data is represented by microscopic electronic switches that can be either OFF (0) or ON (1).

Question 17

Q: What is machine language?

Answer 17

A: Machine language or machine code consists of instructions written in 0s and 1s.

Question 18

Q: What is assembly language?

Answer 18

A: Assembly language uses symbolic names for opcodes and is translated into machine instructions using an assembler.

Question 19

Q: What is a programming paradigm?

Answer 19

A: A programming paradigm is a style or method of programming used to solve problems with certain programming languages.

Question 20

Q: What is a procedure-oriented program?

Answer 20

A: In a procedure-oriented program, the programmer focuses on major tasks and instructs the computer step-by-step from start to finish.

Question 21

Q: Give an example of a procedure-oriented program.

Answer 21

A: A payroll program that inputs employee data, calculates gross pay, taxes, net pay, and outputs a paycheck.

Question 22

Q: What is an object-oriented program?

Answer 22

A: An object-oriented program requires the programmer to focus on objects that the program can use to achieve its goals.

Question 23

Q: Provide an example of an object used in an object-oriented program.

Answer 23

A: In a Windows-based program, objects may include check boxes, list boxes, and buttons.

Question 24

Q: Why is writing in machine language considered tedious?

Answer 24

A: Writing in machine language is tedious due to its cryptic nature and the requirement to manage 0s and 1s.