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What is the purpose of a language translator?
What is the purpose of a language translator?
- To convert high-level language into machine language (correct)
- To convert assembly language into machine language
- To convert flowcharts into algorithms
- To convert machine language into high-level language
What is a major drawback of a compiler compared to an interpreter?
What is a major drawback of a compiler compared to an interpreter?
- It is slower in execution (correct)
- It can correct errors immediately
- It converts assembly language into machine code
- It translates one line of instruction at a time
Which of the following represents a graphical representation of an algorithm?
Which of the following represents a graphical representation of an algorithm?
- Assembler
- Low-level language
- High-level language
- Flowchart (correct)
What is the purpose of an assembler in programming?
What is the purpose of an assembler in programming?
Which type of translator reads an entire set of instructions written in a high-level language?
Which type of translator reads an entire set of instructions written in a high-level language?
Which type of translator reports an error immediately after reading an instruction?
Which type of translator reports an error immediately after reading an instruction?
Study Notes
Language Translators
- The purpose of a language translator is to convert source code from one language to another language, allowing the code to be executed on different platforms.
Compiler vs Interpreter
- A major drawback of a compiler compared to an interpreter is that it translates the entire source code into machine code at once, which can be time-consuming and inflexible.
Algorithm Representation
- A flowchart represents a graphical representation of an algorithm, which helps to visualize and understand the step-by-step process of the algorithm.
Assembler
- The purpose of an assembler in programming is to translate low-level assembly language code into machine code, allowing the program to be executed directly by the computer.
Translator Types
- A compiler reads an entire set of instructions written in a high-level language and translates them into machine code at once.
- An interpreter reports an error immediately after reading an instruction, allowing for more flexible and interactive debugging.
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Description
This quiz covers the topic of language translators in computer programming. It discusses the differences between assemblers and compilers, and how they convert high-level language programs into machine language. Test your knowledge on language translation techniques!