Selected MCQ

Current Question
A computer program that translates one program instruction at a time into machine language is called a/an ____.
  • A. Interpreter
  • B. CPU
  • C. Compiler
  • D. Simulator
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
An interpreter translates and executes code line by line.
Related Question 1
A computer program that translates one program instruction (one line by line) at a time into machine language is called ____.
  • A. COBOL
  • B. PROLOG
  • C. FORTRAN
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
PROLOG is a logic programming language used in AI.
Related Question 2
A computer program that converts an entire program into machine language is called a/an ____.
  • A. Interpreter
  • B. Simulator
  • C. Compiler
  • D. Commander
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
A compiler translates the entire high-level code into machine language at once.
Related Question 3
Time taken by a computer to process a job or instruction is called ____.
  • A. Execution Time
  • B. Waiting Time
  • C. Delay time
  • D. Real Time
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Execution time is the duration to complete a job/instruction.
Related Question 4
A(n) ____ system is a set of Programs containing instructions that coordinate all the activities among computer hardware resources?
  • A. Operating
  • B. Disk- Based
  • C. Management
  • D. Platform
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
The operating system coordinates hardware resources.
Related Question 5
A program that can execute high-level language programs is called ____.
  • A. Compiler
  • B. Interpreter
  • C. Sensor
  • D. Circuitry
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
An interpreter executes high-level code line by line.