This study notes covers Memory Trick within Translators for GCSE Computer Science. Revise Translators in 3.4 Computer Systems for GCSE Computer Science with 15 exam-style questions and 8 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should still be part of a steady revision cycle. It is section 6 of 8 in this topic. Use this study notes to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Memory Trick
COMpiler = COMplete (translates all)
INTerpreter = INTermittent (line by line)
ASSembler = ASSembly only (1-to-1)
Practice questions for Translators
Which type of translator converts an entire high-level language program into machine code before the program runs?
Explain why a compiled program runs faster than an interpreted program.
Quick recall flashcards
What does an assembler do?
Converts assembly language to machine code
What does a compiler do?
Translates entire program into executable file at once