Quiz 3 Solution

CS14

10 pts., Oct. 1

  1. (6 pts.) Differentiate among machine language, assembly language, and high-level languages.

    1. Machine language --- binary instructions that a computer can execute.

    2. Assembly language --- human readable machine language.

    3. High-level language --- English-like programming languages such as COBOL, BASIC, C, etc.

  2. (4 pts.) What is the advantage of organizing directories into sub-directories?

    It allows you to keep your work organized and to find specific documents quickly and easily.



Thomas P. Kelliher
Sun Oct 6 17:19:28 EDT 1996
Tom Kelliher