Discuss Isaca CCOA Exam Topic 2 Question 8

Which of the following is the PRIMARY benefit of compiled programming languages?

AStreamlined development

BFaster application execution

CFlexible deployment

DAbility to change code in production

Suggested Answer: B

The primary benefit of compiled programming languages (like C, C++, and Go) is faster execution speed because:

Direct Machine Code: Compiled code is converted to machine language before execution, eliminating interpretation overhead.

Optimizations: The compiler optimizes code for performance during compilation.

Performance-Intensive Applications: Ideal for system programming, game development, and high-performance computing.

Other options analysis:

A . Streamlined development: Compiled languages often require more code and debugging compared to interpreted languages.

C . Flexible deployment: Interpreted languages generally offer more flexibility.

D . Changing code in production: Typically challenging without recompilation.

CCOA Official Review Manual, 1st Edition Reference:

Chapter 10: Secure Coding Practices: Discusses the benefits and challenges of compiled languages.

Chapter 8: Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC): Highlights the performance benefits of compiled code.

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32 comments · newest first

Justine 10 months ago

I always thought D was a huge advantage.

Carlota 10 months ago

Wait, isn't C also a big deal?

Dominque 10 months ago

I think A is more important for development speed.

Nada 10 months ago

Surprised that people think B is the primary benefit!

Paris 10 months ago

Definitely B, faster execution is key!

Afton 11 months ago

I'm leaning towards faster application execution as the primary benefit, but I could be mixing it up with other concepts we covered.

Tish 11 months ago

I feel like flexible deployment could be a benefit too, but it seems more relevant to interpreted languages.

Jaime 11 months ago

I remember practicing a question like this, and I think streamlined development was more about interpreted languages, right?

Clay 11 months ago

I think the main benefit of compiled languages is faster application execution, but I'm not entirely sure.

Bettyann 11 months ago

Ah, this is a good one. The faster application execution is definitely the biggest advantage of compiled languages compared to interpreted ones. The other options are secondary benefits at best. I'm confident B is the right answer here.

Latia 12 months ago

I'm a little confused on this one. The options seem to cover different aspects of compiled languages, so it's not obvious which one is the "primary" benefit. I'll have to review my notes and try to figure out the most important advantage.

Boris 12 months ago

Okay, let me see here. Compiled languages translate the code directly to machine instructions, so that has to be the key benefit in terms of execution speed. I'm going to go with option B.

Isaiah 12 months ago

Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I know compiled languages have some performance advantages, but I'm not certain if that's the "primary" benefit. I'll have to think it through a bit more.

Xochitl 1 year ago

This one seems pretty straightforward. I'm pretty confident the primary benefit of compiled languages is faster application execution.

Dana 1 year ago

B is the answer, no doubt. Faster execution is the whole point of compiled languages. Duh!

Nan 1 year ago

Wait, you can actually change code in production? That sounds like a recipe for disaster!

Gianna 1 year ago

D, for sure. Being able to change code in production is the way to go. Live patching is the future!

Frederica 1 year ago

↳ replying to Gianna

D, for sure. Being able to change code in production is the way to go. Live patching is the future!

Alease 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm gonna go with C. Flexible deployment is crucial these days. Gotta be able to push updates easily.

Detra 1 year ago

↳ replying to Alease

I think B) Faster application execution is the primary benefit.

Dante 1 year ago

I think A. Streamlined development is the key advantage. Who cares about speed when you can code faster, right?

Tarra 1 year ago

↳ replying to Dante

I believe C. Flexible deployment is more important in the long run.

Celestina 1 year ago

↳ replying to Dante

I agree with you, B is definitely the primary benefit.

Reed 1 year ago

↳ replying to Dante

I think B. Faster application execution is crucial for performance.

Leslie 1 year ago

I see your point, but I still think streamlined development is the primary benefit.

Aracelis 1 year ago

That's true, but I think faster execution is more important in this case.

Maybelle 1 year ago

Definitely B. Faster application execution is the primary benefit of compiled languages. Interpreted languages are just so slow!

Beula 1 year ago

↳ replying to Maybelle

Yes, that's why many developers prefer using compiled languages for performance reasons.

My 1 year ago

↳ replying to Maybelle

I agree, compiled languages definitely have faster application execution.

Nathalie 1 year ago

But what about streamlined development? Isn't that also a big benefit?

Leslie 1 year ago

I agree with Aracelis, compiled languages do tend to run faster.

Aracelis 1 year ago

I think the primary benefit is faster application execution.

Isaca CCOA Exam - Topic 2 Question 8 Discussion