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Digital Literacy Computer Basics Computer Languages Fundamentals of Computer Languages

Posted by Tyler Henrickson
Tyler Henrickson
6,594 Points

Does machine code run quicker than higher level languages? And does machine code leave a bigger footprint than higher le

Its a question on one of the computer basics quizzes

1 Answer

David Garner
David Garner
4,181 Points

Yes, machine code runs quick than higher level languages, while leaving a smaller foot print. This is because higher level languages such as java run on a virtual machine, where as machine code is code directly read/processed by the CPU.

Tyler Henrickson
Tyler Henrickson
6,594 Points

Thank-you very much