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Identify the following symbols and write their names:

(a) (b) (c) (d)

Programming is a useful skill for creating things like websites and games. It is a good language for
beginners because its simple syntax makes learning easy.

COMPUTER LANGUAGES

Programming languages are used to communicate with computers through words or characters
that describe actions. Writing these instructions is called programming and the people who do it
are called programmers.

Computer Languages

Low-Level Language High-Level Language

First Generation Second Generation Third Generation Fourth Generation Fifth Generation
Language (1GL) Language (2GL) Language (3GL) Language (4GL) Language (5GL)

LOW-LEVEL LANGUAGE

A low-level language is machine-dependent and works directly with a computer’s hardware,
giving exact instructions for managing it.

First Generation Language
The First Generation of programming languages or machine language, uses binary digits (0
and 1) that computers directly understand. It is machine-dependent and works only on specific
hardware.

Second Generation Language
The Second Generation of programming languages or assembly language, uses symbols or

mnemonics (like MOV, ADD, SUB) instead of binary. It is machine-dependent but easier to read
and write.

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