Which of the following is the closest to machine language?

Which of the following is the closest to machine language?
A . Scripted languages
B . Compiled languages
C . Query languages
D . Assembly languages

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Answer: D

Explanation:

Assembly languages are the closest to machine language among the given options. Machine language is the lowest-level programming language that consists of binary codes (0s and 1s) that can be directly understood by the processor. Machine language is specific to each type of processor and hardware platform. Assembly languages are low-level programming languages that use mnemonic codes (abbreviations or symbols) to represent machine language instructions. Assembly languages are easier to read and write than machine language, but they still require an assembler program to convert them into machine language.

Reference: The Official CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) Study Guide (FC0-U61), page 132-133.