A2-T16-Translation software

What is the primary purpose of assembly language?

• To create high-level applications

• To replace machine code entirely

• To directly manipulate hardware

• To make program writing easier

What is a compiler?

• A debugging tool

• A tool that executes code line by line

• Software that translates high-level language into machine code

• A type of programming language

What is the output of a compiler called?

• Source code

• Object code

• Machine language

• Executable code

Which of the following is an advantage of using a compiler?

• Easier debugging

• Immediate error detection

• Faster execution of the final program

• No need for a source code

What is a disadvantage of compilation?

• It produces an executable file

• It can be slow to execute

• Errors must be fixed before the object file is created

• It requires less memory

What does an interpreter do?

• Creates an executable file

• Executes code line by line

• Compiles code for faster execution

• Translates high-level code into machine code all at once

Which of the following is a benefit of using an interpreter?

• Produces an executable file

• Faster execution than compiled programs

• Immediate error feedback

• No need for source code

What is a major drawback of using an interpreter?

• It requires a lot of memory

• It can execute programs faster than compilers

• It does not require the source code

• It produces an executable file

What is the role of a source program?

• To debug the program

• To provide the original code for translation

• To store the compiled code

• To execute the program

Which of the following statements is true about high-level languages?

• They are easier than assembly languages

• They do not require translation

• They resemble human languages

• They are machine-oriented