Question
HTML is:
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an assembly language.
an assembly language.
a machine language.
a machine language.
an imperative language.
an imperative language.
a declarative language.
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an assembly language.
an assembly language.
a machine language.
a machine language.
an imperative language.
an imperative language.
a declarative language.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is **a declarative language**.
It is used to structure content on the web, allowing users to define elements such as headings, paragraphs, links, and other types of content without describing the steps to render the content.
It is used to structure content on the web, allowing users to define elements such as headings, paragraphs, links, and other types of content without describing the steps to render the content.
cocopuff
Which of these are third-generation languages?
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binary and hexadecimal
binary and hexadecimal
C++ and COBOL
C++ and COBOL
assembly code
assembly code
machine languages
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Responses
binary and hexadecimal
binary and hexadecimal
C++ and COBOL
C++ and COBOL
assembly code
assembly code
machine languages
GPT-4o mini
**C++ and COBOL** are third-generation languages.
Third-generation programming languages (3GL) are high-level programming languages that are easier for humans to read and write compared to lower-level languages like assembly and machine languages.
Third-generation programming languages (3GL) are high-level programming languages that are easier for humans to read and write compared to lower-level languages like assembly and machine languages.
cocopuff
Sequence, selection, and iteration are part of:
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declarative languages.
declarative languages.
logic languages.
logic languages.
imperative languages.
imperative languages.
function languages.
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Responses
declarative languages.
declarative languages.
logic languages.
logic languages.
imperative languages.
imperative languages.
function languages.
GPT-4o mini
Sequence, selection, and iteration are part of **imperative languages**.
Imperative programming is a programming paradigm that uses statements to change a program's state, and these three concepts are fundamental control structures used in imperative programming.
Imperative programming is a programming paradigm that uses statements to change a program's state, and these three concepts are fundamental control structures used in imperative programming.
cocopuff
Which of these an example of assembly language?
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0010 0011
0010 0011
for y in range(6):
for y in range(6):
3 ADD 9
3 ADD 9
#this function adds 9
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Responses
0010 0011
0010 0011
for y in range(6):
for y in range(6):
3 ADD 9
3 ADD 9
#this function adds 9
GPT-4o mini
An example of assembly language is **3 ADD 9**.
Assembly language uses mnemonics and symbols to represent machine-level instructions, making it more readable than binary code. The instruction "ADD" in this case indicates an operation to add a value. The other options are not assembly language; "0010 0011" is binary, "for y in range(6):" is a Python construct, and "#this function adds 9" is a comment in Python.
Assembly language uses mnemonics and symbols to represent machine-level instructions, making it more readable than binary code. The instruction "ADD" in this case indicates an operation to add a value. The other options are not assembly language; "0010 0011" is binary, "for y in range(6):" is a Python construct, and "#this function adds 9" is a comment in Python.
cocopuff
What is the difference between imperative and declarative languages?
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Imperative languages use binary; declarative languages use hexadecimal.
Imperative languages use binary; declarative languages use hexadecimal.
Imperative languages use hexadecimal; declarative languages use binary.
Imperative languages use hexadecimal; declarative languages use binary.
Imperative languages focus on “how”; declarative languages focus on “what.”
Imperative languages focus on “how”; declarative languages focus on “what.”
Imperative languages focus on “what”; declarative languages focus on “how.”
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Imperative languages use binary; declarative languages use hexadecimal.
Imperative languages use binary; declarative languages use hexadecimal.
Imperative languages use hexadecimal; declarative languages use binary.
Imperative languages use hexadecimal; declarative languages use binary.
Imperative languages focus on “how”; declarative languages focus on “what.”
Imperative languages focus on “how”; declarative languages focus on “what.”
Imperative languages focus on “what”; declarative languages focus on “how.”
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is: **Imperative languages focus on “how”; declarative languages focus on “what.”**
Imperative languages specify a sequence of commands that tell the computer how to perform a task, while declarative languages specify what the desired outcome is, without describing the step-by-step process to achieve that outcome.
Imperative languages specify a sequence of commands that tell the computer how to perform a task, while declarative languages specify what the desired outcome is, without describing the step-by-step process to achieve that outcome.
cocopuff
Which generation of programming languages does NOT require the programmer to create a specific algorithm?
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third
third
fourth
fourth
fifth
fifth
sixth
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Responses
third
third
fourth
fourth
fifth
fifth
sixth
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is: **fourth**.
Fourth-generation programming languages (4GL) are designed to be more user-friendly and allow programmers to specify what the desired result is without having to write detailed algorithms to achieve it. They often include database query languages and tools that enable rapid application development.
Fourth-generation programming languages (4GL) are designed to be more user-friendly and allow programmers to specify what the desired result is without having to write detailed algorithms to achieve it. They often include database query languages and tools that enable rapid application development.
cocopuff
Python is considered to be part of which generation of programming languages?
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first, with some characteristics of the second
first, with some characteristics of the second
third
third
third, with some characteristics of the fourth
third, with some characteristics of the fourth
fourth
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Responses
first, with some characteristics of the second
first, with some characteristics of the second
third
third
third, with some characteristics of the fourth
third, with some characteristics of the fourth
fourth
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is: **third, with some characteristics of the fourth**.
Python is primarily classified as a third-generation programming language (3GL) due to its high-level, procedural, and object-oriented programming features. However, it also has some characteristics of fourth-generation languages (4GL), such as its ability to work with databases and its high productivity and ease of use.
Python is primarily classified as a third-generation programming language (3GL) due to its high-level, procedural, and object-oriented programming features. However, it also has some characteristics of fourth-generation languages (4GL), such as its ability to work with databases and its high productivity and ease of use.
cocopuff
Which of these is a disadvantage of using a functional language?
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Programs are hard to write.
Programs are hard to write.
Errors are hard to find.
Errors are hard to find.
It’s more difficult to execute many operations at the same time.
It’s more difficult to execute many operations at the same time.
Functions can be difficult to understand.
Functions can be difficult to understand.
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Responses
Programs are hard to write.
Programs are hard to write.
Errors are hard to find.
Errors are hard to find.
It’s more difficult to execute many operations at the same time.
It’s more difficult to execute many operations at the same time.
Functions can be difficult to understand.
Functions can be difficult to understand.
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is: **Functions can be difficult to understand.**
Functional programming languages often utilize concepts like higher-order functions, recursion, and immutability, which can be less intuitive for programmers who are more accustomed to imperative or object-oriented programming paradigms. This complexity can make it challenging for some developers to understand and work with functional languages effectively.
Functional programming languages often utilize concepts like higher-order functions, recursion, and immutability, which can be less intuitive for programmers who are more accustomed to imperative or object-oriented programming paradigms. This complexity can make it challenging for some developers to understand and work with functional languages effectively.
cocopuff
Which of these is the best analogy for a variable?
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Responses
a calculator
a calculator
a speaker
a speaker
a mailbox
a mailbox
a train
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Responses
a calculator
a calculator
a speaker
a speaker
a mailbox
a mailbox
a train
GPT-4o mini
The best analogy for a variable is **a mailbox**.
A variable acts as a storage location for data (just like a mailbox stores letters), allowing you to put values in (store letters) and retrieve them as needed. This analogy highlights the concept of assigning a value to a variable and accessing it later.
A variable acts as a storage location for data (just like a mailbox stores letters), allowing you to put values in (store letters) and retrieve them as needed. This analogy highlights the concept of assigning a value to a variable and accessing it later.
cocopuff
What is a disadvantage of writing code in machine language?
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It is extremely difficult for humans to understand.
It is extremely difficult for humans to understand.
It is the least efficient way to program a computer.
It is the least efficient way to program a computer.
It is the slowest way to program a computer.
It is the slowest way to program a computer.
There would be relatively few errors in a program.
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It is extremely difficult for humans to understand.
It is extremely difficult for humans to understand.
It is the least efficient way to program a computer.
It is the least efficient way to program a computer.
It is the slowest way to program a computer.
It is the slowest way to program a computer.
There would be relatively few errors in a program.
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is: **It is extremely difficult for humans to understand.**
Machine language consists of binary code (0s and 1s) that is specific to a computer's architecture, making it very challenging for humans to read, write, and debug. This is one of the main disadvantages of programming directly in machine language.
Machine language consists of binary code (0s and 1s) that is specific to a computer's architecture, making it very challenging for humans to read, write, and debug. This is one of the main disadvantages of programming directly in machine language.
cocopuff
SQL and SPSS are part of which generation of programming languages?
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first
first
second
second
third
third
fourth
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Responses
first
first
second
second
third
third
fourth
GPT-4o mini
SQL and SPSS are part of the **fourth** generation of programming languages (4GL).
Fourth-generation languages are designed to be more user-friendly and often focus on specific problem domains, such as database querying (SQL) and statistical analysis (SPSS). They allow users to express what they want to achieve without needing to specify the detailed steps to compute results.
Fourth-generation languages are designed to be more user-friendly and often focus on specific problem domains, such as database querying (SQL) and statistical analysis (SPSS). They allow users to express what they want to achieve without needing to specify the detailed steps to compute results.
cocopuff
Which of these is an example of machine language?
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Responses
for x in range(5):
for x in range(5):
//this function calculates the area
//this function calculates the area
0010 0001
0010 0001
0 INP
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Responses
for x in range(5):
for x in range(5):
//this function calculates the area
//this function calculates the area
0010 0001
0010 0001
0 INP
GPT-4o mini
An example of machine language is **0010 0001**.
Machine language consists of binary code that the computer's processor can directly execute. The other options are examples of high-level programming languages or comments and do not represent machine language.
Machine language consists of binary code that the computer's processor can directly execute. The other options are examples of high-level programming languages or comments and do not represent machine language.
cocopuff
In the future, programming language are likely to include more:
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binary.
binary.
low-level functions.
low-level functions.
natural language processing.
natural language processing.
procedural paradigms.
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Responses
binary.
binary.
low-level functions.
low-level functions.
natural language processing.
natural language processing.
procedural paradigms.
GPT-4o mini
In the future, programming languages are likely to include more: **natural language processing.**
As technology advances, there is a growing trend towards making programming more accessible and user-friendly. Incorporating natural language processing allows programmers to write code in a way that is closer to human language, which can help reduce the learning curve and make programming more intuitive.
As technology advances, there is a growing trend towards making programming more accessible and user-friendly. Incorporating natural language processing allows programmers to write code in a way that is closer to human language, which can help reduce the learning curve and make programming more intuitive.
cocopuff
Which of these is most similar to a human language?
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Responses
binary
binary
machine language
machine language
assembly language
assembly language
high-level language
high-level language
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Responses
binary
binary
machine language
machine language
assembly language
assembly language
high-level language
high-level language
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is: **high-level language.**
High-level languages are designed to be more readable and understandable to humans, using syntax that is closer to natural languages. They abstract away much of the complexity of the underlying hardware, making them easier for programmers to work with compared to binary, machine language, or assembly language.
High-level languages are designed to be more readable and understandable to humans, using syntax that is closer to natural languages. They abstract away much of the complexity of the underlying hardware, making them easier for programmers to work with compared to binary, machine language, or assembly language.