Question

what is a programming language?
a. a language used by application software developers to create instructions for the computer to use to run the application software
b. a language used by television programming specialists
c. a language used to tell a computer how to program itself
d. a language used by inventors to create new hardware for computers

Explanation:

A programming language is primarily for software developers to write instructions for computers to execute application - related tasks. Option B is incorrect as it refers to a non - computer - software - related context (television programming in a non - software sense). Option C is wrong because while some advanced concepts like self - programming exist, it's not the general and primary definition. Option D is incorrect as programming languages are for software (instructions) not hardware creation.

Answer:

A. A language used by application software developers to create instructions for the computer to use to run the application software