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What is a characteristic of low-level languages?
What is a characteristic of low-level languages?
- They are directly executable on computing hardware. (correct)
- They are designed to be user-friendly.
- They offer high levels of abstraction.
- They are primarily used for web development.
Which phase of a compiler involves reading characters from the source code?
Which phase of a compiler involves reading characters from the source code?
- Lexical Analysis
- Scanning (correct)
- Code Generation
- Syntactic Analysis
What role do tokens play in the compilation process?
What role do tokens play in the compilation process?
- Tokens are the groups of characters recognized by the lexical analyzer. (correct)
- Tokens form the final executable code.
- Tokens are used to define variables in the source code.
- Tokens represent the translated machine language.
What is another term for the syntactic analysis phase?
What is another term for the syntactic analysis phase?
Which of the following correctly describes assembly language?
Which of the following correctly describes assembly language?
What does the lexical analyzer utilize to store words from the source code?
What does the lexical analyzer utilize to store words from the source code?
Why are low-level languages considered difficult to use?
Why are low-level languages considered difficult to use?
How does the compiler check the arrangement of tokens?
How does the compiler check the arrangement of tokens?
What is the base of the binary number system?
What is the base of the binary number system?
Which operation is primarily involved in 1's complement?
Which operation is primarily involved in 1's complement?
What does the most significant bit (MSB) indicate in a 2's complement representation?
What does the most significant bit (MSB) indicate in a 2's complement representation?
Which statement accurately describes the 2's complement process?
Which statement accurately describes the 2's complement process?
In the 1's complement of the binary number 1001 0011, what is the result?
In the 1's complement of the binary number 1001 0011, what is the result?
How many different values can 1 byte represent?
How many different values can 1 byte represent?
Which of the following represents the decimal number 19 in binary?
Which of the following represents the decimal number 19 in binary?
What is the base of the hexadecimal number system?
What is the base of the hexadecimal number system?
What is the total number of different representations of the binary number 010 in 2's complement?
What is the total number of different representations of the binary number 010 in 2's complement?
How many bits are there in a group of hexadecimal numbers?
How many bits are there in a group of hexadecimal numbers?
What characters are used to represent the values above 9 in the hexadecimal number system?
What characters are used to represent the values above 9 in the hexadecimal number system?
What is the decimal equivalent of the hexadecimal number 2B9F16?
What is the decimal equivalent of the hexadecimal number 2B9F16?
What is the maximum number of combinations that can be represented by a group of 4 bits in binary?
What is the maximum number of combinations that can be represented by a group of 4 bits in binary?
Which hexadecimal digit corresponds to the decimal number 11?
Which hexadecimal digit corresponds to the decimal number 11?
In the context of hexadecimal numbers, how are the digits 10 to 15 represented?
In the context of hexadecimal numbers, how are the digits 10 to 15 represented?
What base does the hexadecimal number system operate on?
What base does the hexadecimal number system operate on?
What is the main function of a linker?
What is the main function of a linker?
Which translation method reports errors as they occur during the execution process?
Which translation method reports errors as they occur during the execution process?
In what way does an assembler differ from a compiler?
In what way does an assembler differ from a compiler?
How does the execution process of a compiler compare to an interpreter?
How does the execution process of a compiler compare to an interpreter?
What is a utility program that combines separately compiled programs into an executable?
What is a utility program that combines separately compiled programs into an executable?
Which of the following statements is true about the execution process?
Which of the following statements is true about the execution process?
What does the execution process of an assembler accomplish?
What does the execution process of an assembler accomplish?
Which statement correctly describes the difference in error reporting between compilers and assemblers?
Which statement correctly describes the difference in error reporting between compilers and assemblers?
Which of the following is a characteristic of high-level languages (HLL)?
Which of the following is a characteristic of high-level languages (HLL)?
What role does an assembler play in programming?
What role does an assembler play in programming?
What is the purpose of a processor in computer architecture?
What is the purpose of a processor in computer architecture?
How can the binary number 11101010 be represented in hexadecimal?
How can the binary number 11101010 be represented in hexadecimal?
Which of the following is NOT a type of language classification?
Which of the following is NOT a type of language classification?
What distinguishes low-level languages from high-level languages?
What distinguishes low-level languages from high-level languages?
In the context of programming languages, what does 'compilation' refer to?
In the context of programming languages, what does 'compilation' refer to?
Which statement is true regarding 1's complement and 2's complement?
Which statement is true regarding 1's complement and 2's complement?
Flashcards
Hexadecimal
Hexadecimal
Base-16 number system, groups binary into 4-bit sections.
Hex Digits (0-9)
Hex Digits (0-9)
Hexadecimal digits 0-9 represent values 0-9.
Hex Digits (A-F)
Hex Digits (A-F)
Hexadecimal Letters A-F represent values 10-15.
Binary
Binary
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2's Complement
2's Complement
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MSB in 2's Complement
MSB in 2's Complement
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Calculating 2's Complement
Calculating 2's Complement
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1's Complement
1's Complement
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1's Complement Zero Issue
1's Complement Zero Issue
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1's Complement Calculation
1's Complement Calculation
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Assembly Language
Assembly Language
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Machine Language
Machine Language
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Compiler: Scanning Phase
Compiler: Scanning Phase
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Compiler: Lexical Analysis Phase
Compiler: Lexical Analysis Phase
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Compiler: Syntactic Analysis Phase
Compiler: Syntactic Analysis Phase
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Linker
Linker
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Linker Functions
Linker Functions
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1 Byte (8 bits)
1 Byte (8 bits)
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Compiler Execution
Compiler Execution
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Interpreter Execution
Interpreter Execution
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Efficient Execution
Efficient Execution
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Signed Number Representation
Signed Number Representation
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The Most Significant Bit
The Most Significant Bit
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What Values Represent Hexidecimal Letters
What Values Represent Hexidecimal Letters
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How Ones Complement Impacts Representations
How Ones Complement Impacts Representations
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What is Assembly Language?
What is Assembly Language?
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Symbol Table
Symbol Table
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Parse Tree
Parse Tree
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What does the linker do?
What does the linker do?
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Greatest Low Level Language Concer
Greatest Low Level Language Concer
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Study Notes
Number Systems
- Hexadecimal is a base-16 system that groups binary numbers into 4-bit sections, allowing 16 possible combinations.
- The digits 0-9 represent values 0-9, and letters A-F represent values 10-15.
- Binary (base-2) numbers use only 0 and 1, allowing any number of bits, n, to take 2^n values.
2's Complement
- Represents signed binary numbers uniquely, with only one representation for positive numbers.
- The most significant bit (MSB) acts as a sign bit (0 for positive, 1 for negative).
- Process includes inverting the bits of the binary number and adding 1 to the least significant bit (LSB).
1's Complement
- Represents signed numbers via bit inversion; positive and negative values can share a representation.
- It can lead to problems due to two representations of zero (e.g., +0 and -0).
Binary Examples
- The binary number 010 is represented uniquely in 2's complement.
- For 1's complement, the binary representation 010 yields two forms: +010 (00000) and -010 (11111).
- Example: The 1's complement of 10010011 is 01101100.
Assembly Language
- A low-level programming language utilizing human-readable instructions (mnemonics).
- Must be converted into machine language for execution, necessitating knowledge of internal architecture.
Compiler Phases
- Scanning: Reads characters in source code left to right.
- Lexical Analysis: Converts character groups into tokens using a symbol table.
- Syntactic Analysis: Checks the arrangement of tokens according to grammar rules, generating a parse tree.
Linker Functionality
- Combines multiple object files into a single executable file (.exe).
- Searches for reference modules and determines memory locations for code execution.
Operational Notes
- 1 byte (8 bits) can represent 256 different values (2^8).
- The execution process varies by method: compilers translate the entire program, while interpreters process it line by line.
- Efficient execution is key in low-level languages, which directly manage hardware operations.
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