IBDP Computer Science B2.1 Programming fundamentals SL Paper 1 - New Syllabus
Question
State two features of a computer language. [2]
Most-appropriate topic code (CED):
• TOPIC B2.1: Programming fundamentals
▶️ Answer/Explanation
Answer (any two):
- Fixed vocabulary: a computer language has a constrained and standardized set of words or keywords.
- Consistent grammar: the way different elements such as statements, keywords, operators and punctuation are combined is precisely defined and ordered.
- Consistent syntax: there are unique rules controlling the arrangement and structure of the different elements in the code, making the structure uniform and predictable.
- Unambiguous meaning: each method, function or statement has one clear meaning and corresponds to a specific operation that can be uniquely recognized by the computer.
These features ensure that instructions written in a computer language follow clearly defined rules and can be interpreted consistently by the computer.
Award [2 max]
Award [1] for each correct feature, up to a maximum of [2].
