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COS 102 introduction to programming Objective Question

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What is a primary advantage of 4th Generation Languages (4GL)?
Options
A They are only understood by expert programmers.
B They are designed to be closer to natural human language and reduce programming effort.
Correct Answer
C They only work on specific hardware platforms.
D They are used for low-level system programming.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 11 mentions that 4GLs are 'designed to be closer to natural human language', 'accessible to people without formal training as programmers', and 'designed to reduce programming effort'.

Hint

Consider the goal of making programming easier and more accessible to a wider range of users.

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