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Computer Fundamentals · Q488

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Q488

Indicate which, of the following, in not true about an interpreter

A.
Interpreter generates an object program from the source program
Answer
B.
Interpreter is a kind of translator
C.
Interpreter analyses each source statement every time it is to be executed
D.
All of the above
E.
None of the above

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Interpreter does not take up the whole of the source code and goes on converting it into the object code. It basically works on a single instruction at a time and translates it first, and then it proceeds further with the next instruction.