Understanding Compilers and Their Functions

What is the primary function of a compiler?

• To execute code directly

• To convert high-level code into machine code

• To interpret code line by line

• To debug code

Which of the following is the first stage of the compilation process?

• Syntax Analysis

• Semantic Analysis

• Lexical Analysis

• Code Generation

During which stage of the compilation process are tokens analysed according to grammatical rules?

• Lexical Analysis

• Syntax Analysis

• Semantic Analysis

• Code Linking

What is the purpose of semantic analysis in the compilation process?

• To optimise the code

• To check for semantic errors

• To generate machine code

• To link code modules

Which stage of the compilation process involves improving performance and efficiency of the code?

• Code Generation

• Lexical Analysis

• Optimisation

• Code Linking

What is the final stage of the compilation process?

• Code Generation

• Code Linking

• Semantic Analysis

• Syntax Analysis

In which stage is the source code broken down into the smallest units of meaning?

• Syntax Analysis

• Lexical Analysis

• Code Generation

• Optimisation

What is created during the syntax analysis stage?

• Machine code

• Tokens

• Syntax tree

• Executable program

Which of the following is NOT a high-level programming language mentioned in the overview?

• C

• C++

• Java

• Python

What does the code generation stage produce?

• Tokens

• Syntax tree

• Machine code

• Executable program