Exercises

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1:	Answer the following as True or False: High-level languages are difficult to port to other architectures. High-level languages are called high-level because they resemble human languages. Programming languages are translation systems. The biggest problem with low-level languages is adapting them to different platforms.
2:	Fill in the blanks in the following sentences: A computer program that converts assembly language to machine language is called a(n) _____. A computer program that translates code during the program _____ is called an interpreter. An example of a high-level language besides Python, Ruby, or Lua is____ (give at least two examples).
3:	What is the only language that a computer can understand directly?
4:	Imagine your ideal programming language. Make a list of ten must-have features that your perfect programming language would possess.
5:	Describe the differences between high-level, interpreted, and scripting language features (I warned you there was a quiz coming up)!

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