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Chapter: 01. Categories Of Computers And Computer Languages

Long Answers

What is a computer language, and what is the relationship between a computer program, programming, and programmers?
Explain the three types of computers based on their functioning, providing an example for each.
Compare microcomputers and minicomputers based on their size, power, and number of users.
Elaborate on the characteristics and primary uses of mainframe computers.
What makes supercomputers distinct from other categories of computers in terms of scale and application?
Describe Natural Languages (5GLs) and their typical applications, providing two examples.
Distinguish between a compiler and an interpreter based on their translation process and error reporting.
Define embedded computers and provide three examples of common devices where they are used.
Describe handheld computers and list two different types with their key input methods.
Explain the characteristics of Third Generation Languages (3GLs) and provide two examples.
Explain the role of a language translator in computing and name its three main types.
How do Fourth Generation Languages (4GLs) simplify programming compared to 3GLs, and name two examples?
Describe the fundamental difference between general-purpose and special-purpose computers.
Differentiate between Machine Language (1GL) and Assembly Language (2GL) as low-level languages.
List four key advantages of using High-Level Languages for programming.
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