What is a compiler?

Understanding Compilers

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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A tool that translates programs from one language to another.
A type of programming language.
A hardware component.
A debugging tool.
2.
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What are the stages of a compiler?
Analysis and Synthesis
Compilation and Execution
Lexical and Syntax Analysis
Debugging and Testing
3.
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What is the purpose of lexical analysis?
To convert a stream of characters into tokens.
To check for semantic errors.
To generate machine code.
To optimize code.
4.
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What does syntax analysis do?
Groups tokens using a context-free grammar.
Detects invalid tokens.
Generates machine code.
Checks for semantic errors.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the role of semantic analysis?
Checks for semantic errors in syntactically correct code.
Constructs the target program.
Generates intermediate code.
Optimizes the output.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is three-address code?
A common intermediate representation.
A type of machine code.
A debugging technique.
A programming language.
7.
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What is the purpose of object code generation?
Generates machine or assembly code from intermediate representation.
Optimizes code for specific hardware.
Checks for syntax errors.
Creates a symbol table.
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