Fundamentals of Programming & Software Development - Computer Software
A programming language that uses tags to make web pages is called ___________________.
Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
Match each word to its correct meaning.
Java a popular, Web- and human-friendly programming language high-level language complex code used to write software programs FORTRAN an early procedural programming language used for scientific computing Hypertext Markup Language programming language that uses tags to produce web pages; abbreviated HTML integrated development environment software used to develop computer programs; abbreviated IDE compiler software that translates a high-level computer language into a low-level computer language Python easy to read and use scripting language keywords predefined, human-friendly terms used in a computer program to cause a specific action input processing output chart tool used to help in designing computer programs by defining the inputs, processing, and outputs; abbreviated IPO
When comparing systems software and application software, what is the main difference?
System software regulates and manages all activity, while application software manages that application.
When you compare a low-level and a high-level language, what is the main difference?
The low-level language uses 0s and 1s, while the high-level language uses words.
How is Windows 10 different from an Web browser such as Firefox?
Windows 10 is system software; Firefox is application software.
Match each word to its correct meaning.
app small application software designed for smartphones and tablet computers application software software designed to help a user perform a specific activity assembly language a low-level programming language that is easily converted to machine language BASIC an early, easy-to-learn programming language bugs errors in programming code C++ popular, object-oriented programming language COBOL a procedural programming language that uses a required format, stands for COmmon Business-Oriented Language
What process renders high-level programming code into usable code for the CPU?
compiling
If you were describing system software for your car, what would be the functions of the system software?
control how all the systems operate
The first step in writing a software program is to develop a diagram of which elements?
input, processing, output
Match each word to its correct meaning.
system software software that controls how the operating system interacts with components low-level language binary code that can be understood by the CPU syntax the "grammar" rules of a specific programming language software development kits software used to develop computer programs; abbreviated SDK machine language the binary language a computer understands, 1s and 0s Visual Basic event-driven language created using an IDE JavaScript scripting language used on a web browser object-oriented programming modern approach that includes reusable modules; abbreviated OOP operating system software program on the hard drive that controls activity of the CPU and other components
The difference between C++ and FORTRAN is that the "C-languages" use more natural language and are easier for programmers to use.
true
The grammar rules in programming are referred to as syntax.
true
_______________ is an example of an early, human-friendly computer programming language.
BASIC
