AQA A Level · Computer Science 7517

Classification of programming languages: Practice Questions

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Question 1

1 mark

Which of the following describes a key characteristic of machine code compared to high-level programming languages?

Question 2

1 mark

What is the main advantage of producing intermediate bytecode during the compilation process, as seen in languages like Java or C#?

Question 3

1 mark

Consider a scenario where a programmer needs to write a driver for a new high-speed networking card that requires precise timing and direct control over CPU registers. Which classification of language is most appropriate for this task and why?

Question 4

1 mark

What is the primary role of an assembler in the development of software?

Question 5

1 mark

Which of the following best describes the relationship between source code and object code?

Question 6

2 marks

Identify the two categories that low-level languages are considered to consist of.

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Question 7

4 marks

Explain the term imperative high-level language.

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Question 8

5 marks

Identify the classification of a programming language that uses mnemonics to represent machine code instructions and explain why it is considered processor-specific.

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Question 9

6 marks

Programming languages are classified based on their level of abstraction and translation method.

(a) Define what is meant by an imperative high-level language. (2 points)
(b) Explain why some compilers produce intermediate bytecode rather than machine code. (2 points)
(c) Contrast a compiler and an interpreter in terms of error reporting. (2 points)

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Question 10

5 marks

Programming languages can be classified into different levels.
a) Define what is meant by a low-level language.
b) Explain the difference between machine code and assembly language.
c) Why is assembly language considered processor-specific?

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