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Question 1

Describe two methods of translating high level code into machine code

Answer 1

1. Compiler. It translates code all at once and produces an executable file.
2. Interpreter. It translates code line by line every time the program is run.

Question 2

State why the computer needs to translate the code before it is executed

Answer 2

• To convert it to machine code/binary as the processor can only understand machine code / binary code

Question 3

Definition of a high level language

Answer 3

• Aimed to be understandable by humans. It has english like structure.

Question 4

Two types of low level code

Answer 4

• Assembly code
• Machine code

Question 5

Characteristics of low level language

Answer 5

• Easy to optimize
• Specific CPU required

Question 6

What are translators

Answer 6

A program that converts one programming language into another