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Question 21 • Introduction to Information Technology - EL3701

How is an interpreter different from a compiler?

Answer

An interpreter translates and executes code line by line, while a compiler translates all code at once so that it is ready to be executed at any time.

An interpreter translates all code at once so that it is ready to be executed at any time, while a compiler translates and executes code line by line.

An interpreter translates programming code into binary language, while a compiler does not.

An interpreter translates binary language into programming language, while a compiler translates programming language into binary language.

Explanation

An interpreter translates and runs a program as it processes the code, often one statement at a time. A compiler translates the program into a form that can be executed later, typically translating the program before it runs. Therefore, choice A correctly describes the difference.

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