Hardware and Software

Question 1

Name all 3 types of translator software

Answer 1

Assembler-converts assembly code into machine code

Interpreter- coverts 3rd generation languages into machine code one line at a time

Compiler- converts 3rd generation languages into machine code all at the same time

Question 2

What is the primary function of a compiler?

Answer 2

To translate high-level programming code into machine code.

Question 3

True or False: An interpreter executes code line by line at runtime.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Fill in the blank: A __________ is typically faster in execution than an interpreter because it converts the entire program before execution.

Answer 4

compiler

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a programming language that uses an interpreter? (a) C++ (b) Python (c) Java

Answer 5

b) Python

Question 6

What is one major disadvantage of using a compiler compared to an interpreter?

Answer 6

Compilers require more time for the initial compilation process before execution.

doesnt tell you exact location of syntax error

Question 7

What does the operating system do

Answer 7

Hides all the complexities of hardware from the user

Question 8

What is a real time operating system

Answer 8

Operating system designed to manage hardware and resources in a strict time constraint

usually used for online games that cant have any lag eg FIFA and COD

Question 9

What are library programs

Answer 9

Imports in code such as import(random) and import(math)

Question 10

What is an interrupt

Answer 10

Signal to the CPU requesting attention