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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks:

   1. A ______________ is a set of instructions, which tells the computer what to do.
   2. The development of computer languages can be classified into _____________categories.
   3. ______________ language consists of binary numbers, i.e. 0 and 1.
   4. _______________ language uses simple English words and Mathematical operators.
   5. _______________ language uses mnemonic codes or symbols.
   6. In binary language, 0 means _________ and 1 means __________ state.
   7. ____________ is the world's fastest Super Coputer.
   8. The ________________ computers are also called Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs).
   9. An _________________ has a computer hardware with software, embedded into a larger device.
   10. A _____________________ transfers a high level language program into machine language.
2. 2.

   State True or False:

   1. Machine language is the only language that a computer understands.
   2. Assembly language is regarded as the first generation language.
   3. Each programming language has its own specific rules.
   4. A compiler converts high level language program into machine language,line by line.
   5. The High level language program has to be converted into the machine language by the translator programs.
   6. Programming is the process of writing specific instructions in a computer language.
   7. Machine language uses mnemonic codes.
   8. Embedded systems are equipped with touch screens.
   9. A Game Console can also be connected to a television or a computer.
   10. A compiler can easily understand a high level language.
3. 3.

   Raman is working in the National Weather Forecasting agency. Which type of a computer is he using to forecast the weather conditions?

4. 4.

   Which type of computers do Indian Railways use to interact with the costomers for the booking and cancellation of tickets?

5. 5.

   Sumit is trying his hand at Java programming, but he does not know which type of language it is. Help him to solve his query.

6. 6.

   What do you mean by Machine language?