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It is better to use a high level language for writing code as it is:
faster for the machine to execute
easier for the compiler to debug
more efficient for the execution of both small and large programs
more easily understood by the human programmer
2
A business language used for batch transactions processing and reporting is:
COBOL
FORTRAN
BASIC
Lisp
3
A team is developing a computer program.
D
B
C
A
4
One limitation of assembly language programs is that:
they had to be written in binary code which was time-consuming
they're based on database concepts - not suitable for all applications
the programmer needs to remember exact memory locations for data storage
the programmer had to manually flip switches in order to encode programs.
5
The most user friendly generation of languages is:
first generation
second generation
third generation
fourth generation
6
Which of the following classifications of errors is detected during the compilation process?
logic error
run-time error
semantic error
syntax error
7
Which row of the table correctly compares features of sequential and relative files?
C
A
B
D
8
A program the converts assembly code into object code is:
code
translator
assembler
non-procedural
9
An early high level language used for numeric processing and formula translation is:
Lisp
BASIC
COBOL
FORTRAN
10
Symbols used in assembly language for machine operations are:
mnemonics
registers
hex
variables
11
A type of language in which the sequence of events is wholly controlled by the programmer is:
assembler
assembly
procedural
non-procedural
12
In a program, a variable is set to TRUE if certain conditions are met. What type of variable is this?
Stub
Flag
Constant
Sentinel
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A data variable used to carry the result of a test from the point where the test is made to the point where it is needed
stub
output statement
parameter
flag
14
A working model of a program that satisfies some part of the programs requirements is known as a:
subprogram
prototype
flag
stub
15
A translator program that allows line by line correction of errors as the program is run is a/an:
interpreter
object code
compiler
translator
16
Which of the following is NOT a technique used in program development?
flag
interactive programming
debugging output statement
stub
17
The original high level language written by the programmer is referred to as:
machine code
object code
source code
binary code
18
A language that contains statements such as:
assembly
non-procedural
Lisp
Translator
19
A style of programming language that uses encapsulation and inheritance is:
procedural
machine code
object oriented
declarative
20
The following was generated under controlled conditions as part of a software development process.
data dictionary
benchmark report
function chart
IPO diagram
