Pearson Edexcel IGCSE · Computer Science

Programming languages: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 2 written questions with worked solutions. All on Programming languages.

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Question 1

1 mark

Which type of translator converts the entire source code of a program into a standalone machine code file before the program is executed?

Question 2

1 mark

What is a common disadvantage of using an interpreter to run a program compared to using a compiler?

Question 3

1 mark

A company is developing a high-performance video game engine that requires maximum execution speed. Why would they likely use a compiled language like C++ for the core engine rather than an interpreted language?

Question 4

1 mark

What is a primary advantage of using a high-level programming language compared to a low-level language?

Question 5

1 mark

An assembler is a specific type of translator. Which conversion does it perform?

Question 6

2 marks

State one disadvantage of using an interpreter to execute a high-level programming language compared to using a compiler.

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Question 7

4 marks

Programming languages are categorized into high-level and low-level languages, and require translation to be executed by the hardware.

a) State one advantage of using a compiler instead of an interpreter for a finished software product ready for commercial release.
b) Explain why a developer would prefer to use an interpreter while they are still writing and testing their code.
c) Identify one feature of a low-level language (such as assembly language) that distinguishes it from a high-level language.

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