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COS 102 2 lecture week 3 Objective Question

Question

What is a 'Programming Language' essentially described as in the document?
Options
A A system for humans to communicate complex ideas.
B A set of instructions stored in a computer's memory.
C A language used to make computers work for us by storing instructions.
Correct Answer
D A kind of English or German language used for specific tasks.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Slide 5 explains: 'In order to make computers work for us, some sort of instructions must be stored in a some kind of language. And that language is called a Programming Language.'

Hint

The definition ties the language directly to giving instructions to computers.

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