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Why is C considered to be a low-level programming language?
  1. It gives the programmer direct control over memory and hardware.
  2. It is usually learned early in a programmer’s education.
  3. It is not as powerful as some other languages.
  4. It is only useful for simple tasks.
Explanation
Answer: A - C is a low-level programming language in the sense that it gives the programmer control over memory allocation and hardware; it is low in the sense of being close to the hardware. Because it interacts with hardware directly, C is a high-performance language.
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