Translators

• What is the purpose of translators for computers?

  To process any computer language
• What is required before a computer can read and run a language?

  The language must be translated first
• What are the two types of computer languages mentioned?

  • High-level languages
  • Low-level languages
• Why are high-level languages easier for humans to write?

  They are more understandable than low-level languages
• What do low-level languages consist of?

  Machine code and assembly languages
• How do high-level languages differ from low-level languages in terms of usability?

  High-level languages are easier for humans to read
• Why is assembly code more readable for humans?

  It is easier to understand than binary code
• What does the first bit in an ADDD operation represent?

  The operation code
• How does high-level code benefit programmers?

  It allows for many instructions in one line
• What is a key difference between high-level and low-level languages regarding machine compatibility?

  High-level code works on many machines
• What must programmers know about the CPU's internal structure?

  How it manages memory
• What is a characteristic of commands in machine code?

  They can be executed directly
• How does a programmer control what the CPU does?

  By writing machine code commands
• What happens if a program is written for a specific type of machine code?

  It won't work on other types of machines
• Why is it important for programmers to understand memory management?

  To ensure efficient program execution
• What is a limitation of low-level languages?

  They are harder for humans to read
• What is the relationship between high-level languages and machine code?

  High-level languages must be translated to machine code
• How does the efficiency of memory usage differ between high-level and low-level languages?

  Low-level languages are more memory efficient
• What is the role of a translator in programming?

  To convert high-level code to machine code
• What is a common characteristic of high-level programming languages?

  They are user-friendly
• Why might a programmer choose to use low-level languages?

  For greater control over hardware
• How does the execution of commands differ between high-level and low-level languages?

  Low-level commands execute directly without translation
• What is the main challenge with code?

  It is difficult to read, understand, and modify
• How can commands in machine code be executed?

  Directly without the need for a translator
• What advantage does controlling memory provide in programming?

  Programs will be more memory efficient and faster
• What are high-level and assembly languages used for?

  • They need to be translated for execution
  • Computers understand only machine code
  • High-level languages are more user-friendly
• What are the two types of translators mentioned?

  Compilers and interpreters
• What do compilers do with high-level code?

  They translate it directly into machine code
• How do interpreters differ from compilers?

  Interpreters do not translate directly into machine code
• What do interpreters do with instructions in code?

  They take each instruction and call machine code subroutines
• What does a compiler return after compiling a program?

  A list of errors for the entire program
• What happens to a program once compiled?

  It runs quickly but takes time to compile
• How does an interpreter handle source code?

  It translates and runs one instruction at a time
• What is the effect of using an interpreter on program execution speed?

  Programs run more slowly due to translation
• What determines the type of translator used for a program?

  The programming language and IDE being used
• What happens if a program is stored over multiple source code files?

  A linker is used to join all compiled codes
• What is the role of a linker in programming?

  • Joins multiple compiled code files
  • Creates a single executable program
  • Ensures all code dependencies are met