Levels of Programming Language (AQA GCSE Computer Science): Quizzes
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What format does machine code use?
What format does machine code use?
Binary (1s and 0s)
Can machine code be executed directly by the processor?
Can machine code be executed directly by the processor?
Yes, without any translation
What level of abstraction does machine code have?
What level of abstraction does machine code have?
No abstraction at all
What was a major problem with machine code?
What was a major problem with machine code?
Each computer had its own version
What does assembly language use instead of binary?
What does assembly language use instead of binary?
Mnemonics
How do assembly instructions relate to machine code?
How do assembly instructions relate to machine code?
One-to-one correspondence
What translates assembly language into machine code?
What translates assembly language into machine code?
An assembler
What does abstraction mean in programming?
What does abstraction mean in programming?
Removing unnecessary detail
Which are examples of high-level languages?
Which are examples of high-level languages?
Python, C#, Visual Basic
What makes high-level languages portable?
What makes high-level languages portable?
Hardware-independent after translation
What must happen before high-level code runs?
What must happen before high-level code runs?
It must be translated to machine code
What do 'high' and 'low' refer to in languages?
What do 'high' and 'low' refer to in languages?
Level of abstraction from processor