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Dive deep into the fascinating world of Compilers with our comprehensive set of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs). This page is dedicated to exploring the fundamental concepts and intricacies of Compilers, a crucial aspect of Systems Programming. In this section, you will encounter a diverse range of MCQs that cover various aspects of Compilers, from the basic principles to advanced topics. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to challenge your knowledge and deepen your understanding of this critical subcategory within Systems Programming.

Check out the MCQs below to embark on an enriching journey through Compilers. Test your knowledge, expand your horizons, and solidify your grasp on this vital area of Systems Programming.

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Q1.

Which of the following is not a feature of compiler ?

Scans the entire program first and then translate it into machine code

When all the syntax errors are removed execution takes place

slow for debugging

Execution time is more

Discuss

Answer: (d).Execution time is more

Q2.

Input of Lex is ?

set to regular expression

statement

Numeric data

ASCII data

Discuss

Answer: (a).set to regular expression

Q3.

Yacc semantic action is a sequence of ?

Tokens

Expression

C statement

Rules

Discuss

Answer: (c).C statement

Q4.

Which of the following software tool is parser generator ?

Lex

Yacc

Both a and b

None of these

Discuss

Answer: (b).Yacc

Q5.

A Lex compiler generates ?

Lex object code

Transition tables

C Tokens

None of above

Discuss

Answer: (b).Transition tables

Q6.

Analysis which determines the meaning of a statement once its grammatical structure becomes known is termed as

Semantic analysis

Syntax analysis

Regular analysis

General analysis

Discuss

Answer: (a).Semantic analysis

Q7.

Symbolic names can be associated with

Information

data or instruction

operand

mnemonic operation

Discuss

Answer: (b).data or instruction

Q8.

Storage mapping is done by ?

Loader

Linker

Operating system

Compiler

Discuss

Answer: (d).Compiler

Q9.

A compiler bridges the semantic gap between …………

PL domain and storage domain

execution domain and syntax domain

PL domain and execution domain

None of the above

Discuss

Answer: (c).PL domain and execution domain

Q10.

The operations perform by compiler to determine the data item designated by the use of name in the source program are

structural analysis

Scope analysis and name resolution

syntax analysis

semantic analysis

Discuss

Answer: (b).Scope analysis and name resolution

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Welcome to the Compilers MCQs Page

Compilers MCQs | Page 1 of 9

Explore more Topics under Systems Programming

System Programming Basics

Machine Structure

Machine and Assembly Language

Assemblers

Macro Processor

Loaders

Programming Languages

Phases of Compiler

Interpreters

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