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COS 102 introduction to programming Objective Question

Question

Which of the following is a main drawback of the first generation programming language (1GL)?
Options
A It requires extensive knowledge of programming.
B The code is difficult to edit and update.
Correct Answer
C It consumes a lot of time when writing a big program.
D It is platform independent.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

According to page 9, the main drawbacks of machine language (1GL) are that the code cannot be exported to other systems and has to be rewritten, and the code is difficult to edit and update.

Hint

Refer to the '1GL' section on page 9, specifically the drawbacks mentioned.

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