Understand that there are three common types of program translator: interpreter, compiler, assembler.
Explain the main differences between these three types of translator.
Understand when it would be appropriate to use each type of translator.
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What is meant by a translator?
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A translator converts machine code into source
A translator is a programming language close to the English language
A translator converts source code into machine code
A translator is a programming language close to machine code
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What is meant by an interpreter?
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An interpreter translates assembly language into machine code
An interpreter translates assembly language to machine code all in one go into an executable file
An interpreter translates source code to machine code all in one go into an executable file
An interpreter translates source code to machine code one line at a time and checking for errors
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What is meant by a translator?
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What is meant by an interpreter?
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What is meant by an compiler?
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What is meant by an Assembler?
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What is one benefit of using an interpreter?
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What is one benefit of using a compiler?
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Why would you use an assembler?
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What is one of the disadvantages with an interpreter?
