Program Construction

Question 1

Compiler

Answer 1

A program that translates all of the high level language program source code into machine code.

Question 2

Interpreter

Answer 2

A program that translates and executes another program one statement at a time.

Question 3

Assembler

Answer 3

A program that translates a program written in assembly language into machine code.

Question 4

Fourth Generation

Programming Language

Answer 4

Used in relational database system as a query language.

Aimed at end-users relatively close to natural language / require less programming skills

Question 5

Visual Programming language

Answer 5

Used for production of objects/ buttons/ icons (event driven environment).
May be easier to learn/ more intuitive because visual

Question 6

Special Purpose Language

Answer 6

Used for simulation, control applications.

May have special features relevant to application eg. time analysis elements,

Question 7

Scripting Language

Answer 7

Can add functionality to web pages.

Commands understood by application specific software.