COMPUTER SOFTWARE
PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
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Question
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Which of the following is the oldest programming language still commonly used today?
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C
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COBOL
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Java
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Binary
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -FORTRAN (FORmula TRANslation) is the oldest, most universal language for programming computer systems. It was created in 1957 and is still used in many scientific and numerical applications.
Detailed explanation-2: -Although it is one of the oldest programming languages-first appearing in 1959-COBOL is continuing to find usage in 2022.
Detailed explanation-3: -1955 – FLOW-MATIC (led to COBOL) 1957 – FORTRAN (first compiler) 1957 – COMTRAN (precursor to COBOL)
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