3.7.4 Compiled vs Interpreted

​Compiled vs Interpreted

By Darrell Newsome

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What are the two main ways of converting source code into machine code?

• Compiling and interpreting
• Debugging and testing
• Writing and executing
• Reading and understanding

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In compiled languages, what does the compiler do?

• Interprets the source code
• Creates a separate file with machine code
• Optimizes the CPU
• Debugs the program

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In interpreted languages, how is the source code processed?

• Line by line and on the spot
• Saved as a separate machine code file
• Optimized for the CPU
• Compiled before execution

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Which type of language is JavaScript?

• Compiled
• Interpreted
• Hybrid
• None of the above

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What is an advantage of compiled code?

• Immediate readiness to run
• Portability across platforms
• Easier debugging
• No need for an interpreter

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What is a disadvantage of compiled code?

• Limited platform compatibility
• Slower execution
• Public source code
• Requires an interpreter

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What is an advantage of interpreted code?

• Portability across platforms
• Faster execution
• Private source code
• No need for a compiler

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What is a disadvantage of interpreted code?

• Requires an interpreter
• Limited platform compatibility
• Difficult debugging
• Public source code

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What is the term for the hybrid approach of compiling partway to an intermediate language?

• Just-in-time compilation
• Bytecode interpretation
• Hybrid execution
• Partial compilation

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Which language is typically compiled?

• C++
• JavaScript
• Python
• PHP

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Which language is typically interpreted?

• Java
• C#
• Objective-C
• C

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What is an advantage of just-in-time compilation?

• Portability across platforms
• Faster execution
• Easier debugging
• No need for an interpreter

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What is a disadvantage of just-in-time compilation?

• Requires an interpreter
• Limited platform compatibility
• Slower execution
• Public source code

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Which type of language is PHP?

• Compiled
• Interpreted
• Hybrid
• None of the above

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Which type of language is C#?

• Compiled
• Interpreted
• Hybrid
• None of the above

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Which type of language is Python?

• Compiled
• Interpreted
• Hybrid
• None of the above

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Which type of language is Objective-C?

• Compiled
• Interpreted
• Hybrid
• None of the above

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What is an advantage of interpreted languages for testing?

• Easier debugging
• Faster execution
• Private source code
• No need for an interpreter

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What is a disadvantage of interpreted languages for distribution?

• Requires an interpreter
• Limited platform compatibility
• Slower execution
• Public source code

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What is an advantage of compiled languages for distribution?

• Immediate readiness to run
• Portability across platforms
• Easier debugging
• No need for an interpreter

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What is the main difference between compiled and interpreted languages?

• Compiled languages are faster than interpreted languages
• Interpreted languages are easier to debug than compiled languages
• Compiled languages are more portable than interpreted languages
• Interpreted languages have better memory management than compiled languages

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Which of the following is an example of a compiled language?

• Python
• JavaScript
• C++
• Ruby

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In interpreted languages, when is the source code executed?

• During the compilation phase
• During the runtime phase
• During the debugging phase
• During the testing phase

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What is an advantage of interpreted code?

• Higher performance
• Easier debugging
• Smaller file size
• Platform independence

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Which type of language is Java?

• Compiled language
• Interpreted language
• Hybrid language
• None of the above

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What is a disadvantage of compiled code?

• Difficult to debug
• Slower execution
• Larger file size
• Limited platform support

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What is the term for the process of converting source code into machine code?

• Compilation
• Interpretation
• Execution
• Debugging

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Which of the following is an advantage of just-in-time compilation?

• Faster startup time
• Smaller memory footprint
• Better code optimization
• Easier code maintenance

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Which type of language is Ruby?

• Compiled language
• Interpreted language
• Hybrid language
• None of the above

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What is an advantage of compiled languages for distribution?

• Easier code maintenance
• Smaller file size
• Better performance
• Platform independence