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In this lesson, we will learn that computers need clear and precise instructions in order to perform the expected task. We will also be taken on a journey from machine code to high-level languages in order to discover how a computer interprets instructions.

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Q1.Which of these is NOT a high-level programming language?

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Q2.Which language uses nmeumonics and op codes for its commands?

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Q3.Which of these will create a single, executable file that can then be run without the original source code.

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Q4.Which of these will run the source code one line at a time and doesn’t create an executable file. It is needed every time you run the code.

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Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.Which of these is NOT a high-level programming language?

1/4

Q2.Which language uses nmeumonics and op codes for its commands?

2/4

Q3.Which of these will create a single, executable file that can then be run without the original source code.

3/4

Q4.Which of these will run the source code one line at a time and doesn’t create an executable file. It is needed every time you run the code.

4/4

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