CompTIA ITF+ (FC0-U61) — Question 66

The computer language that is closest to machine code is:

Answer options

• A. query language
• B. scripting language
• C. markup language
• D. assembly language

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Assembly language is the closest to machine code because it provides a symbolic representation of the binary instructions that a computer's processor understands. The other options, such as query, scripting, and markup languages, are higher-level languages that do not directly correspond to machine instructions.