1. A program written in the assembly language is called
..................................... a. Assembler b. Source Program c. Object Program 2. An .................................. converts a high-level language program into machine language, line by line. a. Assembler b. Compiler c. Interpreter 3. The program converted into machine language by the translator is called an ............................... a. Source Program b. Object Program c. Assembler
4. …………….. languages require less code to accomplish tasks.
a. 3GLs b. 4GLs c. 5GLs 5. A special unit called …………….. is used to measure how fast supercomputer work. a. Speed b. FLOPS c. momentum
b. Fill in the blanks :
1. A ....................... is a set of instructions, which tells the computer what to do. 2. The development of computer languages can be classified into. ........................... categories. 3. ........................... language consists of binary numbers, i.e. 0 and 1. 4. .......................... convert the assembly language program into machine language. 5. ..................... language uses simple English words and Mathematical operators. 6. ............................ language uses mnemonic codes or symbols. 7. ........................ are the rules governing the formation of statements in a programming language. 8. In binary language, 0 means ................. and 1 means . .................... state. 9. We specify number of rows and columns in the ........................ dialog box. 10. The .......................... tool is used to change the cells/rows/columns border colour.
c. State True (T) or False ( F)
1. Machine language is the only language, which a computer understands.
2. Assembly language is regarded as the first generation
language.
3. Each programming language has its own specific rules.
4. Compiler converts a high level language program into
machine language, line by line.
5. High-level language program has to be converted into
machine language by translator programs. 6. Fortran language was designed for business users.
7. Programming is the process of writing specific instructions
in computer language. 8. Machine language uses mnemonic codes.
d. Answer the following in short
1. What do you mean by Machine language?
2. How is Assembly language different from Machine
language?
3. What are the features of a high-level language?
VI. Answer the following
1. Differentiate between an interpreter and a compiler.
2. List any three characteristics of the Fourth generation