💡 Activity Solution

1️⃣ Compiler:

• A program that translates the entire source code into object code (machine code) before execution.
  It checks for errors during the build stage; if none exist, it produces an .exe file through linking.

2️⃣ Interpreter:

• A program that reads and executes source code line-by-line.
  If it finds an error, it stops immediately and shows an error message.
  It does not create or save any .exe file.

3️⃣ Assembler:

• A translator that converts assembly language instructions into machine language (binary).

4️⃣ Linker:

• A tool that combines object code and required libraries to produce an executable (.exe) file.

5️⃣ .exe file:

• A file containing machine code instructions ready to be loaded and executed by the CPU.

6️⃣ Loader:

• A system program that loads the executable (.exe) into main memory (RAM) so the CPU can run it.

7️⃣ Which is faster:

• Compiled languages are faster because their code is translated to machine code in advance, not during execution.

8️⃣ Does Interpreter produce .exe?

• ❌ No, an interpreter does not generate or store an .exe file.

9️⃣ Does Interpreter save machine code?

• ❌ No, it executes directly in memory without saving machine code on disk.

🔟 Does Compiler produce .exe?

• ✅ Yes, after translation and linking, a compiler produces an .exe file stored on disk.

1️⃣1️⃣ Does Compiler save machine code?

• ✅ Yes, it saves machine code as part of the executable file for later use.