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Which tool translates assembly language code into machine code?
Which tool translates assembly language code into machine code?
- Interpreter
- Linker
- Assembler (correct)
- Compiler
What is the primary function of a linker in the context of language processing?
What is the primary function of a linker in the context of language processing?
- Merging various object files into an executable file (correct)
- Executing a program line by line
- Debugging programs
- Translating source code into machine code
An interpreter is characterized by which of the following actions?
An interpreter is characterized by which of the following actions?
- Executing the source code line by line (correct)
- Translating the entire source code into machine code at once
- Merging different object files
- Loading programs into memory for execution
Which language is directly understood by a computer's CPU without any translation?
Which language is directly understood by a computer's CPU without any translation?
What is the role of a loader in the programming process?
What is the role of a loader in the programming process?
Which of the following tools is used to identify and correct errors in a program?
Which of the following tools is used to identify and correct errors in a program?
What is the purpose of the language processing system?
What is the purpose of the language processing system?
How does a compiler differ from an interpreter in terms of code execution?
How does a compiler differ from an interpreter in terms of code execution?
What is the role of a pre-processor in the context of compiling a program?
What is the role of a pre-processor in the context of compiling a program?
If a program is written in a high-level language, which tool is typically used to convert it into machine code?
If a program is written in a high-level language, which tool is typically used to convert it into machine code?
In the compilation process, what is the immediate output of the assembler?
In the compilation process, what is the immediate output of the assembler?
Which of the following is NOT a typical task performed by a language processing system?
Which of the following is NOT a typical task performed by a language processing system?
What distinguishes machine language from other programming languages?
What distinguishes machine language from other programming languages?
During program execution, what action does the loader perform after the linker has finished its job?
During program execution, what action does the loader perform after the linker has finished its job?
Which of the following tools would be most helpful in identifying a memory leak in a running program?
Which of the following tools would be most helpful in identifying a memory leak in a running program?
In what format is machine language typically written?
In what format is machine language typically written?
Before a compiler processes source code, which of the following typically occurs?
Before a compiler processes source code, which of the following typically occurs?
The process of converting high-level language code into machine-readable form involves which sequence of steps?
The process of converting high-level language code into machine-readable form involves which sequence of steps?
What is the primary difference between an assembler and a compiler regarding their input?
What is the primary difference between an assembler and a compiler regarding their input?
Which term describes the translation of source code one line at a time?
Which term describes the translation of source code one line at a time?
Flashcards
Pre-processor
Pre-processor
A program that performs macro substitution before compilation.
Compiler
Compiler
Translates high-level programming language code into machine code.
Assembler
Assembler
Translates assembly language code into machine code.
Interpreter
Interpreter
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Linker
Linker
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Loader
Loader
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Debugger
Debugger
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Binary Language
Binary Language
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Machine Language
Machine Language
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Language Processing System
Language Processing System
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Study Notes
- Pre-processor handles macro processing
- Compilers translate high-level code into machine code
- Assemblers convert assembly code into machine code
- Interpreters execute code line by line
- Linkers merge various object files
- Loaders are responsible for loading and executing programs
- Debuggers are used to debug programs
- Binary language consists of only 0s and 1s
- Machine language is directly understood by a CPU
- Language Processing Systems convert source code into machine-readable code
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