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Question 1
E
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Difficulty:
5%
(low)
Question Stats:
84% (01:43) correct
16%
(01:23) wrong
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Question 2
C
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Difficulty:
35%
(medium)
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59% (00:58) correct 41%
(00:53) wrong
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Question 3
B
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Difficulty:
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90% (00:36) correct 10%
(00:46) wrong
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Question 4
C
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Question 5
C
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Question 6
D
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86% (00:40) correct 14%
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High-level programming languages must be converted to low-level programming languages using an interpreter or compiler, depending on the language. Interpreted languages are considered more portable than compiled languages, while compiled languages execute faster than interpreted languages. However, the speed advantage compiled languages have is starting to fade in importance as improving processor speeds make performance differences between interpreted and compiled languages negligible.
High-level programming languages like JavaScript, Python, and Ruby are interpreted. For these languages the interpreter executes the program directly, translating each statement one line at a time into machine code. High-level programming languages like C++, COBOL, and Visual Basic are compiled. For these languages, after the code is written a compiler translates all the code into machine code, and an executable file is created. This executable file is then distributed via the internet, CD-ROMs, or other media and run. Software you install on your computer, like Microsoft Windows or Mac OS X, are coded using compiled languages, usually C or C++.
High-level programming languages like JavaScript, Python, and Ruby are interpreted. For these languages the interpreter executes the program directly, translating each statement one line at a time into machine code. High-level programming languages like C++, COBOL, and Visual Basic are compiled. For these languages, after the code is written a compiler translates all the code into machine code, and an executable file is created. This executable file is then distributed via the internet, CD-ROMs, or other media and run. Software you install on your computer, like Microsoft Windows or Mac OS X, are coded using compiled languages, usually C or C++.
1. According to the passage, which type of language is your home computer or laptop most likely to use?
(A) An interpreted language.
(B) A native language.
(C) A computer code.
(D) An internet language.
(E) A compiled language.
(A) An interpreted language.
(B) A native language.
(C) A computer code.
(D) An internet language.
(E) A compiled language.
2. Based on the passage, what can we infer about how frequently compiled and interpreted languages will be used five years from now?
(A) Most likely, there will be little change.
(B) Compiled languages will continue to offer benefits in speed.
(C) As the speed advantage that compiled languages have continues to decline, both languages will offer equal incentives to be used.
(D) Interpreted languages are likely to be far more frequently employed.
(E) Another form of language will overtake both interpreted and compiled languages to be the most used language.
(A) Most likely, there will be little change.
(B) Compiled languages will continue to offer benefits in speed.
(C) As the speed advantage that compiled languages have continues to decline, both languages will offer equal incentives to be used.
(D) Interpreted languages are likely to be far more frequently employed.
(E) Another form of language will overtake both interpreted and compiled languages to be the most used language.
3. Which of the following statements most accurately captures the central idea of the passage?
(A) Coding for computers is complicated but anyone can learn it.
(B) There are two types of programming languages, and each offers advantages and disadvantages.
(C) You may not even be aware that your home computer is using a programming language right now.
(D) The program C++ is a compiled high-level programming language.
(E) Only professionals should use high-level programming languages which run the risk of destroying your computer.
(A) Coding for computers is complicated but anyone can learn it.
(B) There are two types of programming languages, and each offers advantages and disadvantages.
(C) You may not even be aware that your home computer is using a programming language right now.
(D) The program C++ is a compiled high-level programming language.
(E) Only professionals should use high-level programming languages which run the risk of destroying your computer.
4. Which of the following most accurately describes the author’s attitude towards high-level programming languages?
(A) Dismissive and uninterested
(B) Inquiring and trying to understand
(C) Factual and helpful
(D) Intrigued and curious
(E) Rote and disinterested
(A) Dismissive and uninterested
(B) Inquiring and trying to understand
(C) Factual and helpful
(D) Intrigued and curious
(E) Rote and disinterested
5. According to the passage, how is an executable file built and then distributed?
(A) The computer runs the file and distributes in manually.
(B) A programming language builds the executable file and a CDROM is distributed to all users.
(C) A computer translates the code into an executable file, and then it is distributed via the internet, CD-ROMs, or other media.
(D) It is built by programmers and run by the internet.
(E) A computer programmer translates the file into code, which is then distributed.
(A) The computer runs the file and distributes in manually.
(B) A programming language builds the executable file and a CDROM is distributed to all users.
(C) A computer translates the code into an executable file, and then it is distributed via the internet, CD-ROMs, or other media.
(D) It is built by programmers and run by the internet.
(E) A computer programmer translates the file into code, which is then distributed.
6. Which of the following answer choices is a list of high-level programming languages as mentioned in the passage?
(A) C++, C-, Aereus
(B) JavaScript, Python, MacApple
(C) Ruby, Elementary, Javascript
(D) Javascript, Ruby, and C++
(E) There are no high-level programming languages mentioned in the passage.
(A) C++, C-, Aereus
(B) JavaScript, Python, MacApple
(C) Ruby, Elementary, Javascript
(D) Javascript, Ruby, and C++
(E) There are no high-level programming languages mentioned in the passage.
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In the following question (Question 2 of the passage), how can we infer statement C?
My understanding is that if the speed incentive of the complied language starts to fall then because Interpreted languages are considered more portable than compiled languages, both languages will not offer equal incentives to be used.
2. Based on the passage, what can we infer about how frequently compiled and interpreted languages will be used five years from now?
(A) Most likely, there will be little change.
(B) Compiled languages will continue to offer benefits in speed.
(C) As the speed advantage that compiled languages have continues to decline, both languages will offer equal incentives to be used.
(D) Interpreted languages are likely to be far more frequently employed.
(E) Another form of language will overtake both interpreted and compiled languages to be the most used language.
My understanding is that if the speed incentive of the complied language starts to fall then because Interpreted languages are considered more portable than compiled languages, both languages will not offer equal incentives to be used.
2. Based on the passage, what can we infer about how frequently compiled and interpreted languages will be used five years from now?
(A) Most likely, there will be little change.
(B) Compiled languages will continue to offer benefits in speed.
(C) As the speed advantage that compiled languages have continues to decline, both languages will offer equal incentives to be used.
(D) Interpreted languages are likely to be far more frequently employed.
(E) Another form of language will overtake both interpreted and compiled languages to be the most used language.
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Official Explanation
2. Based on the passage, what can we infer about how frequently compiled and interpreted languages will be used five years from now?
Explanation
Choice (C) is just a small extension from the passage, which points out that the “speed advantage compiled languages have is starting to fade in importance.” If that is true, it is safest to say that the languages will be continue to be equally appealing for different reasons.
Answer: C
Explanation
Choice (C) is just a small extension from the passage, which points out that the “speed advantage compiled languages have is starting to fade in importance.” If that is true, it is safest to say that the languages will be continue to be equally appealing for different reasons.
Answer: C
