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A low-level language is a programming language that directly translates to machine code understood by the processor.

Machine code is a first-generation language where instructions are directly executable by the processor and written in binary code.

Assembly code is a second-generation language that uses mnemonics that correspond almost exactly to machine code instructions.

A high-level programming language uses English-like statements to allow users to program with easy to use code.

True. The main advantage of low-level languages is complete control over the system components and hardware.

False. The main disadvantage of low-level languages is that they are difficult to write, understand, and more prone to errors.

The advantages of high-level languages are that they are easier to:

The disadvantages of high-level languages are:

False. One line of high-level code translates into many machine code instructions.

Examples of high-level programming languages include:

A translator is a program that translates program source code into machine code so it can be executed by a processor.

A compiler is a translator that translates high-level languages into machine code all in one go, typically used when a program is finished.

An interpreter is a translator that translates high-level languages into machine code one line at a time as the program runs.

An assembler is used to translate low-level assembly code into machine code.

A compiler translates the entire program code at once, while an interpreter translates line by line as it executes.

A compiler is generally used when a program is finished and has been checked for syntax errors.

An interpreter is generally used when a program is being written in the development stage.

An advantage of compiled code is the speed of execution since it is already fully translated to machine code.

A disadvantage of interpreted code is that it requires translation software to run since it is not pre-compiled.

True. If compiled code contains any errors, after fixing, it will need to be recompiled.

An Integrated Development Environment (IDE) is software designed to make writing high-level languages more efficient by providing various tools and facilities.

An editor is an IDE tool that provides an environment to write, edit and maintain high-level code.

Error diagnostics are IDE tools that help identify, understand and fix errors in code.

A run-time environment is an IDE facility that allows users to run code and see the corresponding output.

A translator is an IDE tool that compiles or interprets code without needing additional software.

An editor can provide basic formatting tools such as:

Error diagnostics can:

A run-time environment allows users to run their code and see the output within the IDE.

A built-in translator is useful in an IDE to compile or interpret code without needing separate software.

False. IDEs are designed to make writing high-level languages more efficient by providing helpful tools and facilities.