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62. What distinguishes a compiler from an interpreter?
Options
A Interpreters convert the entire program at once
B Compilers execute one line at a time
C Compilers convert the full program to machine language in one go
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D Interpreters are used only in operating systems
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Compilers translate the entire source code into machine code before execution; interpreters translate and execute line-by-line.

Hint

Compiler: whole program at once.

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Course: COM 101
Topic: COM 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 648 of 1018
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