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Practice Questions
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What is the primary role of a compiler?
💡 Hint: Think about the first step in running a high-level program.
Name a feature of high-level programming languages.
💡 Hint: Consider how high-level languages differ from assembly languages.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the function of an assembler?
💡 Hint: Think about the transition from one coding language to another.
True or False: High-level languages enhance the readability of code.
💡 Hint: Recall the characteristics of programming languages.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a simple instruction set for a hypothetical computer that includes at least five operations. Describe how it would execute a program.
💡 Hint: Consider what basic functions a computer needs to perform to be functional.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of low-level (Assembly and Machine) versus high-level languages.
💡 Hint: Weigh the ease of use against performance needs in programming.
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