9.4.3 Understanding Translators: Compilers and Interpreters

What is a translator in programming?

• A translator is a software that compiles code into machine language.

• A translator is a debugging tool that fixes errors in code.

• A translator in programming is a tool that converts code from one programming language to another.

• A translator is a person who speaks multiple languages.

What is a compiler?

• A compiler is a program that translates high-level code into machine code.

• A compiler is a tool used for debugging code.

• A compiler is a program that converts machine code into high-level code.

• A compiler is a device that executes high-level code directly.

What is an interpreter?

• An interpreter is a type of programming language that requires compilation.

• An interpreter runs code directly, translating it into machine language on the fly.

• An interpreter runs code written in assembly language.

• An interpreter compiles code into a binary file before execution.

What is the main difference between a compiler and an interpreter?

• A compiler is used for scripting languages, whereas an interpreter is for compiled languages.

• A compiler executes code directly, while an interpreter compiles it first.

• A compiler translates the entire code at once, whereas an interpreter translates code line by line during execution.

• A compiler translates code into machine language, while an interpreter translates it into assembly language.

What is a high-level language (HLL)?

• A high-level language is a programming language that is easier for humans to read and write.

• A high-level language is a programming language that is more complicated.

• A high-level language is a programming language only used for web development.

What is a low-level language (LLL)?

• A low-level language is a programming language primarily used for database management.

• A low-level language is a programming language designed for web development and user interfaces.

• A low-level language is a programming language that is closely related to machine code and how the hardware works.

What is assembly language?

• A high-level programming language used for web development.

• Assembly language is a low-level programming language that closely matches machine code.

• A graphical interface for programming applications.

• A type of hardware used in computer systems.

What is machine code?

• Machine code is a high-level programming language.

• Machine code is the binary representation of instructions that a computer's CPU can execute directly.

• Machine code is a graphical representation of data.

• Machine code is a type of software application.

What is one advantage of using a compiler?

• Faster compilation times than interpreters.

• Easier debugging of code during execution.

• Automatic memory management during runtime.

• Improved performance through direct execution of machine code.

What is one disadvantage of using an interpreter?

• Easier debugging than compiled languages.

• Faster execution speed compared to compiled languages.

• Slower execution speed compared to compiled languages.

• More efficient memory usage than compiled languages.