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  • A compiler for a high-level language that runs on one machine and produces code for a different machine is called is


  • Options
  • A. optimizing compiler
  • B. one pass compiler
  • C. cross compiler
  • D. multipass compiler
  • E. None of the above

  • Correct Answer
  • cross compiler 


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    • 1. In which addressing mode, the effective address of the operand is generated by adding a constant value to the contents of register?

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    • A. absolute mode
    • B. indirect mode
    • C. immediate mode
    • D. index mode
    • E. None of the above
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    • 2. Which, of the following, is true for testing and debugging?

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    • A. Testing checks for logical errors in the programs, while debugging is a process of correcting those errors in the program
    • B. Testing detects the syntax errors in the program while debugging corrects those errors in the program
    • C. Testing and debugging indicate the same thing
    • D. All of the above
    • E. None of the above
    • Discuss
    • 3. A hardware device that is capable of executing a sequence of instructions, is known as

    • Options
    • A. CPU
    • B. ALU
    • C. CU
    • D. Processor
    • E. None of the above
    • Discuss
    • 4. In analyzing the compilation of PL/I program, the term "Machine independent optimization" is associated with

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    • A. recognition of basic syntactic constructs through reductions.
    • B. recognition of basic elements and creation of uniform symbols.
    • C. creation of more optional matrix.
    • D. use of macro processor to produce more optimal assembly code
    • E. None of the above
    • Discuss
    • 5. In analyzing the compilation of PL/I program, the term "Syntax analysis" is associated with

    • Options
    • A. recognition of basic syntactic constructs through reductions.
    • B. recognition of basic elements and creation of uniform symbols
    • C. creation of more optional matrix.
    • D. use of macro processor to produce more optimal assembly code
    • E. None of the above
    • Discuss
    • 6. A self-relocating program is one which

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    • A. cannot be made to execute in any area of storage other than the one designated for it at the time of its coding or translation.
    • B. consists of a program and relevant information for its relocation.
    • C. can itself performs the relocation of its address-sensitive portions.
    • D. All of the above
    • E. None of the above
    • Discuss
    • 7. The higher versions of the operating systems are so written that programs designed for earlier versions can still be run. What is it called?

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    • A. Upgradability
    • B. Upward mobility
    • C. Universality
    • D. Upward compatibility
    • E. None of the above
    • Discuss
    • 8. The Operating system manages

    • Options
    • A. Memory
    • B. Processor
    • C. Disks and I/O devices
    • D. All of the above
    • E. None of the above
    • Discuss
    • 9. Multiprogramming systems:

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    • A. are easier to develop than single programming system
    • B. execute each job faster
    • C. execute more jobs in the same time period
    • D. are used only on large mainframe computers
    • E. None of the above
    • Discuss
    • 10. Which of the following statements is not true about the FORTRAN language?

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    • A. FORTRAN is a high level language
    • B. A FORTRAN program, written for the IBM-PC, is totally different from a FORTRAN program written for execution on the SUN machine
    • C. FORTRAN is extensively used to write programs for performing scientific computations
    • D. All of the above
    • E. None of the above
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