Translators & IDE

Question 1

What is a Translator

Answer 1

Program that translates program source code into machine code so it can be directly executed by the processor. There are 3 Translators
Interpreter
Compiler
Assembler

Question 2

What is a Compiler

Answer 2

Translates high level languages into machine code all in one go.

Question 3

What is an Interpreter

Answer 3

Translates high-level language into machine code one line at a time.

Question 4

Advantages of a Compiler

Answer 4

Speed of execution, Optimises the code, original source code will not be seen.

Question 5

Disadvantages of a Compiler

Answer 5

Cen be memory intensive, Difficult to debug, changes mean it must be recompiled, It is designed solely for one specific processor.

Question 6

Advantages of an Interpreter

Answer 6

Stops when it find a syntax error in the code, easier to debug, requires less RAM to process the code.

Question 7

Disadvantages of an Interpreter

Answer 7

Slower execution, Every time the program is run it has to be translated, no optimization of code.

Question 8

Processes of a Translator

Answer 8

Low-level languages such as assembly code are translated using an assembler. High-Level Languages are translated using a compiler or interpreter.

Question 9

7 Features of an IDE

Answer 9

1 Code Editor

#2 Auto Correction
#3 Auto Completion
#4 Pretty print
#5 Translator
#6 Error Diagnostic
#7 Run-Time Environment

Question 10

What is an Assemebler

Answer 10

Translates a program written in an assembly language into machine code

Question 11

What is an IDE

Answer 11

Piece of software used to write and develop code has features like the 7. Translates code to low-level language/machine code.