Starting Out with Programming Logic and Design (4th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780133985078
Author: Tony Gaddis
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Chapter 1, Problem 1MC
A(n) _______ is a set of instructions that a computer follows to perform a task.
- a. compiler
- b. program
- c. interpreter
- d.
programming language
Expert Solution & Answer
Program Description Answer
A computer implements a particular task by using a “program” which contains set of instructions.
Hence, the answer is option “B”
Explanation of Solution
Program:
In general, a computer is able to perform many types of tasks because they can be programmed. It implies that computers can perform many jobs.
- A set of instructions that a computer follows to implement a task is referred to as a “program”.
- Programs are generally referred as “software” which is used by a computer because every operation of computer is controlled with the help of software.
- In computer, software is created by the individual programmers or the software developers.
- The computer programs are designed, and tested by the programmers.
The programs can be generated by using some type of programming languages such as C, C++, java, Python, and so on. The language statements are referred as “source program”. After the compilation of source program, it is referred as “object program”.
Explanation for incorrect options:
Compiler:
The “compiler” is software which is used to translate a high level language into a machine language.
Hence, the option “A” is not correct.
Interpreter:
The term “interpreter” is a program which is used to translate and runs the instructions in a high level language program.
Hence, the option “C” is not correct.
Programming language:
The term “programming language” refers the name of languages which are used to create a program.
Hence, the option “D” is not correct.
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