Selected MCQ

Current Question
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.
Related Question 1
Which programming is used to convert high-level language into low-level language at one time?
  • A. Assembler
  • B. Distributor
  • C. Compiler
  • D. Tabulator
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The compiler converts the entire high-level program at once.
Related Question 2
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 3
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 4
A collection of system programs that controls and coordinates the overall operations of a computer system is called ____.
  • A. System software
  • B. Operating system
  • C. Utility program
  • D. Device driver
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The operating system manages all hardware and software resources.
Related Question 5
A collection of system programs that controls and co-ordinates the overall operations of a computer system is called ____.
  • A. System software
  • B. Operating system
  • C. Utility program
  • D. Device driver
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The operating system controls and coordinates all computer operations.