PROGRAMS & LANGUAGES Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
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What is a program?
A
A set of instructions that direct the computer.
2
Q
Who writes programs?
A
A programmer.
3
Q
What are the 2 main types of programs?
A
System Programs and Application Programs.
4
Q
What is machine language?
A
1st generation language made up of 0s and 1s (binary).
5
Q
What is assembly language?
A
2nd generation language using short codes (e.g., MOV, ADD).
6
Q
What are high-level languages?
A
3rd generation languages that are easier to write and machine independent.
7
Q
Name 2 fourth-generation languages.
A
Visual Basic, Visual FoxPro.
8
Q
What are 5th generation languages used for?
A
Artificial Intelligence (AI).
