Discuss WGU Scripting And Programming Foundations (D278) Exam Topic 2 Question 12

Which statement describes a compiled language?

AIt is considered fairly safe because it forces the programmer lo declare all variable types ahead of time and commit to those types during runtime.

BIt allows variables to change from the initial declared types during program execution.

CIt specifies a series of well-structured steps to compose a program.

DIt has code that is first converted to machine code, which can then only run on a particular type of machine.

Suggested Answer: D

A compiled language is one where the source code is translated into machine code by a compiler. This machine code is specific to the type of machine it is compiled for, meaning the same compiled code cannot be run on different types of machines without being recompiled. This process differs from interpreted languages, where the source code is not directly converted into machine code but is instead read and executed by an interpreter, which allows for cross-platform compatibility. Compiled languages are known for their performance efficiency because the machine code is executed directly by the computer's hardware.

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17 comments · newest first

Shonda 23 days ago

I’m leaning towards D as well. It’s straightforward.

Catrice 28 days ago

Definitely D. It's all about the machine code aspect.

Rozella 1 month ago

C is good, but it doesn't define compiled languages specifically.

Cherry 1 month ago

I feel like C is also relevant. It talks about structure.

Miles 1 month ago

But A is more about safety, not compilation. D is clearer.

Ivory 2 months ago

A sounds good too. Safety in declaring types is important.

Zoila 2 months ago

Agreed, D makes sense. It runs on specific machines.

Geraldine 2 months ago

I think D is the right answer. Compiled languages convert code to machine code.

Catarina 2 months ago

B is definitely wrong, variables can't just change types like that!

Marg 2 months ago

Wait, are we sure about D? What about cross-platform compilers?

Nina 2 months ago

A sounds right too, but I think D is more accurate.

Catina 3 months ago

Totally agree with D! That's how they work.

Jesus 3 months ago

D is the correct answer! Compiled languages convert to machine code.

Lashonda 3 months ago

I’m torn between A and D, but I feel like D is more accurate since it mentions machine code specifically.

Armanda 3 months ago

I have a vague memory of a practice question about variable types, and I think that was related to interpreted languages, not compiled ones.

Billye 3 months ago

I remember discussing that compiled languages convert code to machine code, so I feel like D might be the correct answer.

Carmela 4 months ago

I think option A sounds familiar, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the right definition for a compiled language.

WGU Scripting and Programming Foundations (D278) Exam - Topic 2 Question 12 Discussion