Syllabus content and objectives
Official JAMB Computer Studies outline · Section G: Developing Problem-Solving Skills
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Definition and classification of programming languages: machine language, assembly language, and high-level programming languages.
Objective
Define a programming language and identify the different classifications of programming languages.
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Machine language: binary machine code interpreted directly by computer hardware.
Objective
Explain machine language and state its advantages and disadvantages.
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Assembly language: symbolic language closely related to machine language.
Objective
Explain assembly language and state its advantages and disadvantages.
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High-level programming languages, including BASIC, C, Java, Fortran 2008, Python, and Perl.
Objective
Explain high-level programming languages and state their advantages and disadvantages compared with machine and assembly languages.
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