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COS 102 2 lecture week 3 Objective Question
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Fourth-generation languages (4GL) are designed to be closer to natural human language. What is a primary benefit of 4GLs regarding software development?
Options
A Requires extensive knowledge of programming
B Reduces programming effort and development time
Correct Answer
C Primarily uses binary coded instructions
D Is machine dependent
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

4GLs are designed to be accessible to people without formal training as programmers and allow multiple common operations with a single command. This design reduces programming effort, the time it takes to develop software, and the overall cost of software development.

Hint

These languages aimed to simplify development and make it more efficient.

Question Info

Course: COS 102
Topic: 2 lecture week 3
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 479 of 541
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