Unit 4

Question 1

Compiler [3]

Answer 1

• Translates high level language into machine code
• Compiled programs run without compiler
• Executable file of machine code produced

Question 2

Interpreter [3]

Answer 2

• Executes high level program one statement at a time
• No executable file of machine code produced
• interpreted code cannot be executed without interpreter

Question 3

Assembler [3]

Answer 3

• Translates low level assembly language into machine code
• executable file of machine code produced
• Assembled programs are used without assembler