O-LevelComputer ScienceSoftware2210/12 · May/June 2018 · Q84 Marks
Dimitri is writing a computer program in a high-level language. He needs to send just the machine code for the program to his friend, electronically. It is important that the program is executed as quickly as possible. Identify which translator will be most suitable for Dimitri to use. Explain your choice. Type of translator Explanation
- Dimitri is writing a computer program in a high-level language. He needs to send just the machine code for the program to his friend, electronically. It is important that the program is executed as quickly as possible. Identify which translator will be most suitable for Dimitri to use. Explain your choice. Type of translator Explanation[4]
Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2018). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [1] Compiler
- [1] Does not require recompilation // compiled program can be executed without a compiler
- [1] therefore, allows faster execution
- [1] Provides an executable file ...
- [1] therefore, allows him to just send machine code
- [1] Dimitri's friend does not need translation/compilation software to execute the program
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