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Application of Low-Level Language (2 marks)

Describe a situation where a low-level language would be more appropriate than a high-level language.

Describe two characteristics of high-level languages and discuss the purpose of high-level languages in software development.

Describe two characteristics of low-level languages and discuss the purpose of low-level languages in software development.

Compare and contrast low-level and high-level programming languages, mentioning at least one similarity and one difference.

Explain the term ‘interpreter’ in the context of programming languages.

How does a compiler differ from an interpreter when translating high-level code into machine code?

Outline an advantage and a disadvantage of using a compiled language over an interpreted language.

Describe two purposes of high-level programming languages.

Explain one characteristic of a low-level programming language.

Compare and contrast the functions of an interpreter, a compiler, and an assembler in the context of program translation.