Computer Translators

Translates low level assembly language mnemonic into machine code

• Assembler

• Compiler

• Interpreter

Translates source code from high level languages into object code and then into machine code

• Assembler

• Compiler

• Interpreter

Program is translated line by line as the program is running

• Assembler

• Compiler

• Interpreter

Which of the following is NOT a translator?

• Assembler

• Compiler

• Interpreter

• Executable

Which of the following is false:

• INTERPRETED programs run slower than COMPILED programs

• ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE is easier to read then MACHINE CODE

• COMPILED programs are easier to debug

• MACHINE CODE programs are usually HARDWARE SPECIFIC

Translate entire source code all in one go into Machine Code

• Compiler
• Assembler
• Translator 
• Interpreter

Difficult to write in (but easier than Machine code)

• Interpreter
• Translator
• Compiler
• Assembly Langauge

What is machine code?

• Instructions and data in binary

• Serial number of the CPU

• Instructions and data in human readable form

• Instructions and data in assembly code mnemonics

What is the problem writing machine code?

• Quick to learn

• Easy to debug

• Easy to read

• Hard to remember the binary codes Hard to remember the binary codes

Which of the following is NOT a High Level Language?

• Python

• Java

• x86 Assembly

• C++