Compilers vs Interpreters
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Compilers vs Interpreters

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What is the primary function of a compiler in programming?

  • Create a readable form of source code for developers
  • Analyze the logic of the source code for errors
  • Translate source code into machine code all at once (correct)
  • Interpret source code line by line

    • Which of the following best describes an interpreter in programming?

  • Generates an executable file from the source code
  • Converts source code into machine code all at once
  • Translates source code and optimizes it for faster execution
  • Executes source code line by line as it is read (correct)

    • What is one significant advantage of using compilers over interpreters in programming?

  • Compiled programs are easier to debug
  • Compiled programs can be supplied as executable files (correct)
  • Interpreters optimize code better than compilers
  • Interpreters generate faster running code

    • What is a disadvantage of compilers as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Programs compiled on one platform will not run on another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the execution speed of compiled programs generally compare to interpreted programs?

    <p>Compiled programs run quicker as they have already been translated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which advantage of interpreters is highlighted in the text?

    <p>Instructions are executed as soon as they are translated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes interpreters useful during program development according to the text?

    <p>Translating instructions one-by-one and stopping at errors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do compilers and interpreters differ in handling errors according to the text?

    <p>Interpreters quickly spot errors and notify the user where interpretation failed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between compilers and assemblers?

    <p>Compilers generate many machine code instructions for each high-level instruction, while assemblers create one machine code instruction for each assembly instruction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which utility program combines object files into a single executable file or library file?

    <p>Linker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of a loader in the context of operating systems?

    <p>Loading programs and libraries into memory for execution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is an operating system considered the most important software on a computer?

    <p>It allows multiple computer programs to access CPU, memory, and storage simultaneously.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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