Starting Out with Programming Logic and Design (5th Edition) (What's New in Computer Science)
Starting Out with Programming Logic and Design (5th Edition) (What's New in Computer Science)
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ISBN: 9780134801155
Author: Tony Gaddis
Publisher: PEARSON
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A computer implements a particular task by using a “program” which contains set of instructions.

Hence, the answer is option “B”

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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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