24 Questions
What is the primary purpose of system programming?
To make computers better adapted to the needs of users
What does an assembler enable developers to do?
Access and manage a computer's hardware architecture
What is the function of a loader?
To load programs from secondary to main memory
What is a compiler?
A set of programs that transforms source code into another language
What are the components of system programming?
Assembler, Loader, Compiler, Macros, and Formal System
What is sometimes referred to as the compiler of assembly language?
Assembler
What is the primary function of a linker?
To allocate memory and resolve external references
Which of the following is a machine-dependent loader feature?
Relocation
What is the primary purpose of a macro processor?
To expand macros into machine code
What is the main function of an interactive debugging system?
To provide debugging functions and capabilities
What is the primary goal of a text editor's user interface?
To provide an easy-to-use interface for editing source code
What is the purpose of conditional macro expansion?
To allow for conditional execution of macros
What is a primary concern in the design of assemblers?
Instruction formats and addressing modes
What is a common characteristic of machine-independent features in system software?
They are related to the general design and logic of a program
What is the primary function of a linker?
Relating object files to create an executable file
What is a macro processor used for?
Expanding macros into source code
What is a key difference between system software and application software?
System software is machine-dependent
What is a characteristic of system programs, such as assemblers and loaders?
They are related to the architecture of the machine
What is the primary function of an assembler?
To translate assembly language to machine code
What is a key feature of a one-pass assembler?
It uses a single pass to translate the source code
What is the purpose of a macroprocessor?
To perform text substitution in a program
What is a loader's primary function?
To load an object file into memory
What is a linker's primary function?
To resolve external references in an object file
What is a key aspect of system software design?
Portability across different machine architectures
Study Notes
What is System Programming?
- System programming consists of various programs that support computer operations, enabling users to focus on applications or problem-solving.
Components of System Programming
- Components of system programming include:
- Assembler
- Loader
- Compiler
- Macros
- Formal System
Assembler
- An assembler is a type of computer program that interprets assembly language into machine language code and instructions executable by a computer.
- Enables software and application developers to access, operate, and manage a computer's hardware architecture and components.
- Sometimes referred to as the compiler of assembly language.
- Provides the services of an interpreter.
Loader
- A loader is a program used by an operating system to load programs from secondary to main memory for execution.
Compiler
- A compiler is a computer program (or set of programs) that transforms source code written in a programming language into another language.
This quiz covers the basics of system programming, including its components such as assemblers, loaders, compilers, and macros. Understand the role of each component in supporting computer operations.
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