CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102) — Question 424

Which of the following statements describes the purpose of scripting languages?

Answer options

• A. To access the hardware of the computer it is running on
• B. To automate tasks and reduce the amount of manual labor
• C. To abstract the complexity of the computer system
• D. To compile the program into an executable file

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as scripting languages are primarily designed to automate repetitive tasks, thereby saving time and reducing manual input. Options A, C, and D are incorrect because they focus on hardware access, system complexity, and compilation, which are not the main purposes of scripting languages.