IGCSE_CS_CH4_L5

What is the primary function of a translator in programming languages?

• To convert human-readable code into machine code

• To execute programs directly without translation

• To provide suggestions for code improvement

• To debug and test programs

Explain the difference between a compiler and an interpreter in terms of program execution.

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Understanding

A program written in a high-level language needs to be translated into ___ code to be executed by a computer.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a compiler?

• Translates the entire program at once

• Executes one statement at a time

• Requires re-interpretation every time

• Provides suggestions for errors

Discuss the advantages of using an interpreter during the development phase of a program.

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Applying

An assembler translates a program written in ___ language into machine code.

What are the benefits of using a compiled program over an interpreted one?

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Understanding