16.2 Translation Software Cambridge iA 9618

Which of the following translation software translates code line by line during execution?

• Interpreter

• Compiler

• Assembler

• Linker

Which translation software converts an entire source code file before execution?

• Compiler

• Interpreter

• Assembler

• Loader

What is the first stage in the compilation process?

• Lexical Analysis

• Syntax Analysis

• Code Generation

• Optimisation

What is the main purpose of lexical analysis?

• Convert source code into tokens

• Check for syntax errors

• Generate machine code

• Execute the program immediately

Which compilation stage checks the structure of the code against grammar rules?

• Syntax Analysis

• Lexical Analysis

• Code Generation

• Optimisation

Which component removes unnecessary or redundant code to improve efficiency?

• Optimisation

• Code Generation

• Lexical Analysis

• Syntax Analysis

What does a linker do in program translation?

• Combines multiple object files into a single executable

• Converts assembly code into machine code

• Detects syntax errors in code

• Optimises the program for faster execution

Which of the following is NOT a role of an interpreter?

• Producing an executable file

• Running code line by line

• Detecting errors at runtime

• Allowing immediate execution

What is a key advantage of an interpreter over a compiler?

• It allows immediate code execution without waiting for compilation.

• It runs programs faster than compiled code.

• It produces an executable file.

• It optimises code for performance.

Which of the following is a key feature of a compiler?

• It translates the entire source code into machine code before execution.

• It translates one line at a time.

• It detects runtime errors during execution.

• It eliminates the need for machine code.