Quiz on Compilers and Interpreters

What is the main function of a compiler?

• To generate intermediate object code only

• To convert high-level code to low-level code all at once

• To execute code line by line

• To detect errors in real-time

How does an interpreter process code?

• It requires more memory than a compiler

• It translates the entire program at once

• It translates code line by line

• It generates object code for future use

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using a compiler?

• It requires more memory

• It is slower than an interpreter

• It translates code line by line

• It displays errors one at a time

What happens when a compiler detects errors?

• It displays all errors after the entire program is checked

• It stops execution immediately

• It displays errors one at a time

• It ignores errors and continues

Which type of translator processes code line by line?

• Debugger

• Compiler

• Assembler

• Interpreter

What is a key advantage of using an interpreter?

• Generates object code for future runs

• Less memory usage than a compiler

• Easier error detection during execution

• Faster execution of the entire program

Which of the following statements is true about compilers?

• They require less memory than interpreters

• They display errors immediately

• They can execute code without recompilation

• They process code line by line

What is the output of an interpreter?

• Intermediate object code

• Machine code

• Source code

• No output, just execution

Which of the following is NOT a type of translator?

• Debugger

• Assembler

• Interpreter

• Compiler

What is a disadvantage of using an interpreter?

• It generates object code

• It requires more memory than a compiler

• It translates the entire program at once

• It must translate code every time it is executed