Quiz: Compiler vs Interpreter - Key Differences
OCR GCSE J277 Computer Science specification
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Building on what you've learned about high-level and low-level languages, let's test your knowledge of the differences between compilers and interpreters!
Which of the following describes a compiler?
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Which of the following are true about interpreters? (Select all that apply)
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A {{blank0}} translates the entire program into machine code, while an {{blank1}} translates it line by line during execution.
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What is one advantage of using a compiler?
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Which of the following are advantages of using an interpreter? (Select all that apply)
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If a compiler takes 5 seconds to compile and the machine code runs for 2 seconds, what is the total execution time?
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