Compiler Unit 1 Quiz

What is the main function of a compiler?

• To translate source code into target code

• To execute programs line by line

• To optimize machine code

• To manage memory allocation

Which of the following is NOT a type of translator?

• Interpreter

• Compiler

• Debugger

• Assembler

What does the lexical analysis phase produce?

• Object code

• Syntax tree

• Tokens

• Intermediate code

Which phase of the compiler checks for semantic errors?

• Lexical analysis

• Syntax analysis

• Code generation

• Semantic analysis

What is the purpose of code optimization?

• To create a symbol table

• To check for syntax errors

• To reduce redundant code

• To generate machine code

Which tool is used to generate syntax analyzers?

• Code Generators

• Scanner Generator

• Parser Generators

• Data-Flow Engines

What does an assembler do?

• Optimizes intermediate code

• Generates syntax trees

• Translates assembly language to machine code

• Translates high-level language to machine code

What is the output of the semantic analysis phase?

• Type information

• Intermediate code

• Syntax tree

• Tokens

Which of the following is a function of a preprocessor?

• Code generation

• Macro processing

• Syntax analysis

• Error handling

What is the final phase of the compiler?

• Code generation

• Lexical analysis

• Semantic analysis

• Code optimization