Programming Languages and Translators (AQA GCSE Computer Science): Quizzes
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What does a program translator convert code into?
What does a program translator convert code into?
Low-level machine code
How many main types of program translators are there?
How many main types of program translators are there?
Three
How does a compiler translate a program?
How does a compiler translate a program?
Translates entire program at once
What file does a compiler create after translation?
What file does a compiler create after translation?
An executable file
Why are compiled programs ideal for commercial software?
Why are compiled programs ideal for commercial software?
Can distribute without source code
How does an interpreter translate code?
How does an interpreter translate code?
One line at a time
Why are interpreters excellent for debugging?
Why are interpreters excellent for debugging?
Stop immediately at error location
Which language is given as an example of an interpreted language?
Which language is given as an example of an interpreted language?
Python
What is the relationship between assembly language and machine code?
What is the relationship between assembly language and machine code?
1:1 correspondence
Which type of program runs faster?
Which type of program runs faster?
Compiled programs
Are program translators hardware-dependent?
Are program translators hardware-dependent?
Yes, all three types are