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6,594 PointsDoes 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
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David Garner
4,181 PointsYes, 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
6,594 PointsTyler Henrickson
6,594 PointsThank-you very much