Assembly Language Overview
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What term describes the symbolic representation used in assembly language?

  • Syntax
  • Operands
  • Semantics
  • Mnemonics (correct)
  • Which of the following is a characteristic of assembly language?

  • Programs are self-executable
  • Uses binary code directly
  • Instructions are expressed in high-level programming terms
  • Instructions are given in English-like words (correct)
  • What must be done to assembly language programs before they can be executed?

  • Convert them into machine language (correct)
  • Run them in a virtual environment
  • Compile them into high-level language
  • Test them through a simulator
  • Which instruction is NOT typically represented in assembly language?

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    Why was assembly language developed?

    <p>To make programming more intuitive and easier to understand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a compiler do with a high-level language program?

    <p>Translates it into machine code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the program written in a high-level language?

    <p>Source program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a program has errors during compilation?

    <p>The compiler lists the errors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the machine language program produced by a compiler called?

    <p>Object program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is a high-level language program ready for execution?

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    Study Notes

    Assembly Language Overview

    • Assembly language simplifies machine level language by using mnemonic symbols instead of binary codes.
    • Mnemonics resemble English words, making instructions more understandable (e.g., ADD, SUB, COMP, MOV).
    • Example of an assembly instruction: A add B = C, illustrating how operations are represented in a readable format.

    Translation Requirement

    • Assembly language programs require translation into machine language for execution by the hardware.
    • This translation is achieved using assemblers, which convert mnemonics to corresponding machine code.

    Compiler Overview

    • A compiler translates high-level programming code into machine language.
    • The original code written in a high-level language is referred to as the source program.
    • The converted code in machine language is called the object program.

    Error Detection and Handling

    • Compilers perform comprehensive error checking throughout the source code.
    • All detected errors are listed for the programmer to address before execution.
    • Only if the program is free of errors will the compiler proceed to translate it into machine code.

    Execution of Programs

    • Once successfully compiled, the executable machine code can run independently of the source program.
    • This separation allows for more efficient execution and debugging processes.

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    This quiz explores the fundamentals of assembly language, focusing on its role in simplifying machine language through the use of mnemonic symbols. Learn how instructions are made comprehensible and the necessity of translation to machine code using assemblers.

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