Programming Languages MCQs with Answers

In computer terminology, what does FORTRAN stand for?

• A.Formula Translation
• B.Format Transformation
• C.Formula Transformation
• D.Format Translation

What does a 'C' program consist of in terms of its structural components?

• A.Only functions
• B.Only variables
• C.Both functions and variables
• D.Only preprocessor directives

What is the name of the computer language that is represented using only the digits 0 and 1?

• A.Assembly Language
• B.Machine Language
• C.High-Level Language
• D.Binary Coded Language

What is the term for executing the same block of code multiple times in programming?

• A.Compilation
• B.Recursion
• C.Conditional
• D.Iteration

What is the classification of the C programming language?

• A.High-level language
• B.Low-level language
• C.Assembly language
• D.Machine language

Machine language and Assembly language are examples of languages.

• A.High level
• B.Low level
• C.Object-oriented
• D.Scripting

Which programming construct is used to execute a single block of statements conditionally?

• A.Variable declaration
• B.For loop
• C.Function definition
• D.If statement

Which statement is used in programming to skip the current iteration of a loop and move control to the next iteration?

• A.break
• B.goto
• C.continue
• D.return

Which of the following languages is an example of procedural programming?

• A.C
• B.Pascal
• C.FORTRAN
• D.All of these

In COBOL, what is the method used to specify the format and structure of data elements, such as characters and digits?

• A.Data Division
• B.Picture Clause
• C.File Section
• D.Working-Storage Section