Practice Low-level Languages (4.2.1.1) - Program Coding

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Question 1.
What is a low-level language?
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Think about the relationship between programming languages and machine instructions.
Question 2.
Give an example of a low-level language.
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Consider the languages that relate closely to hardware.
3Question 3.
What is the primary characteristic of low-level languages?
- Easier to read
- Closer to machine code
- Requires no hardware knowledge
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Think about the relationship between programming languages and machine language.
4Question 4.
True or False: Assembly language allows a programmer to write directly in machine code.
- True
- False
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Consider how assembly language functions compared to raw machine code.
Question 5.
Explain how using a low-level language can influence the functionality of an embedded system in terms of performance vs ease of development.
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Consider scenarios where speed is critical.
Question 6.
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of programming an operating system using low-level languages versus high-level languages.
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Think about versatility vs. control.

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