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Translators and Facilities of Languages
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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

Which type of translator converts high-level source code into machine code one line at a time, executing each line immediately?

  1. Interpreter
  2. Assembler
  3. Linker
  4. Compiler
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✓ Answer: A — Interpreter
An interpreter translates and executes high-level code line by line without producing a separate executable file. A compiler translates the entire program into machine code before execution. An assembler converts assembly language (low-level) into machine code. A linker combines object files but does not translate source code.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

What is an IDE?

  1. A translator that converts assembly to binary
  2. A type of high-level programming language
  3. A hardware device used to store programs
  4. Software that provides tools to write, test and debug programs
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✓ Answer: D — Software that provides tools to write, test and debug programs
Award 1 mark. An integrated development environment combines an editor, translator, debugger and other tools.
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