3.4 Computer SystemsStudy Notes

Video Lesson

Part of Translators · GCSE GCSE Computer Science revision

This study notes covers Video Lesson 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 1 of 8 in this topic. Use this study notes to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

Topic position

Section 1 of 8

Practice

15 questions

Recall

8 flashcards

Video Lesson

Craig'n'Dave: Compilers and Interpreters

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The Language Translators Compiler, Interpreter and Assembler Comparison Types of Translators

Practice Questions for Translators

Which type of translator converts an entire high-level language program into machine code before the program runs?

A. Assembler
B. Interpreter
C. Compiler
D. Linker

1 markfoundation

Explain why a compiled program runs faster than an interpreted program.

3 marksstandard

Quick Recall Flashcards

What does a compiler do?

Translates entire program into executable file at once

What does an assembler do?

Converts assembly language to machine code

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