Types of Programming Languages

Question 1

What is meant by the term “paradigm”?

Answer 1

To describe an example of a way of doing things. A way of doing things.

Question 2

What is a “turing” complete language?

Answer 2

Turing complete languages can solve all the problems that a computer is able to solve.

Question 3

What are the two types of paradigms?

Answer 3

• Procedural programming
• Object-orientated programming

Question 4

Why is OOP important?

Answer 4

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) is important because it allows developers to create more organized, maintainable, and reusable code by breaking down complex problems into smaller, self-contained “objects”.

Question 5

Why is procedural programming important?

Answer 5

Procedural programming is important because it provides a structured, straightforward way to break down complex tasks into smaller, reusable functions, making code easier to read and understand.

Question 6

What are the characteristics of procedural programming?

Answer 6

• Modularity: Breaks down programs into smaller, reusable functions or procedures.
• Linear flow: Executes instructions in a sequential order.
• Global and local variables: Stores data in variables that can be accessed across or within procedures.