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What are the opcode and operand of instructions?

Opcode is a part of the instruction that tells the processor what should be done.

Operand is a part of the instruction that contains the data to b...

Answered by Owen H. • Computing tutor

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What are the different development methodologies and what are their advantages and disadvantages?

Though there are others, the two main development methodologies (i.e approaches to developing software systems) are the "Waterfall" and "Agile" approaches.

With the Waterfall ap...

Answered by Matthew S. • Computing tutor

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why don't we all program in high level languages all the time if they are so much easier?

High level languages may seem easier to use when you start programming but they do not offer the same degree of flexibility and efficiency which can be provided by using assembly or machine code. using th...

Answered by Thomas G. • Computing tutor

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In a computer program, a parameter may be passed to a procedure by value. Explain how this method works.

Parameters are variables sent to procedures so that the procedures are able to use them. There are two main ways of passing parameters, one of which is by value: Passing a parameter by value is where a co...

Answered by Aymen Q. • Computing tutor

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What is the difference between a high- and a low-level programming languages?

In general you will be familiar with high level programming languages, such as PYTHON or JAVA. On the other hand there are low level languages, like C or the different dialects of ASSEMBLER.

The mo...

Answered by Max P. • Computing tutor

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