Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: PL/1
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
Several classic languages have precise names and spellings. Using the wrong character can change meaning or indicate a non-standard, unofficial variant. This question targets a common confusion between a digit and a letter in a language name.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
IBM’s language is officially named PL/I (Programming Language One), where the final character is the uppercase letter 'I', not the digit '1'. Writing 'PL/1' with the numeral 1 is a widespread but non-standard misprint and therefore represents a non-standard version of the name.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Verification / Alternative check:
IBM documentation, standard texts, and compilers uniformly use PL/I. The roman numeral I denotes “one.”
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Common Pitfalls:
Final Answer:
PL/1.
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