Starting Out with Python (4th Edition)
Starting Out with Python (4th Edition)
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Author: Tony Gaddis
Publisher: PEARSON
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A computer implements a particular task using a “program” that contains a set of instructions.

Hence, the correct answer is option “B”.

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In general, a computer is able to perform many types of tasks because they are able to be programmed. It implies that computers not only perform a single job but also perform multiple jobs.

  • A set of instructions that a computer follows to implement a task is referred to as a “program”.
  • The well-developed programs are generally referred to as “software”; it is needed for a computer because every operation in a computer is controlled with the help of software.
    • In computer, software is created by the individual programmers or the software developers.
  • The computer programs are designed and tested by the programmers.

The programs can be generated using some type of programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, and so on. The language statements are referred to as “source program”. After the compilation of source program, it is referred to as “object program”.

Explanation for incorrect options:

The “compiler” is software that is used to translate high-level language into machine language.

Hence, option “A” is wrong.

The term “interpreter” is a program that is used to translate and run the instructions in a high-level language program.

Hence, option “C” is wrong.

The term “programming language” refers to the name of languages that are used to create a program.

Hence, option “D” is wrong.

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Starting Out with Python (4th Edition)

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