AQA A Level · Computer Science 7517

Types of program translator: Practice Questions

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Question 1

1 mark

What is the primary role of an assembler in program translation?

Question 2

1 mark

Which of the following describes the role of an assembler in the context of program translation?

Question 3

1 mark

Many modern languages, such as Java and C#, use a two-step translation process. Which of the following correctly describes this sequence?

Question 4

1 mark

Which of the following is a characteristic of an interpreter?

Question 5

1 mark

In program translation, what is the specific difference between source code and object code?

Question 6

3 marks

Explain the role of an assembler in program translation.

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Question 7

5 marks

Discuss the difference between source code and object code in the context of program translation.

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Question 8

3 marks

Describe one advantage of using a compiler over an interpreter for distributing software to a user.

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Question 9

4 marks

A programmer needs to translate a high-level language program into machine code.
a) Explain two advantages of using a compiler rather than an interpreter for a completed commercial software package.
b) Describe one scenario where an interpreter would be more suitable than a compiler.

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Question 10

4 marks

Modern software development often involves the use of intermediate language (such as bytecode).
a) Explain the role of an intermediate language in the translation process.
b) Explain how the use of bytecode allows for platform independence.

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