Language Processors — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
Practice high-yield Computer Science & IT MCQs on Language Processors — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for PPSC, FPSC, CSS, PMS, NTS.
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Question 1 of 21
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The Process Manager has to keep track of:
Correct Answer: Option D — both (a) and (b)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
both (a) and (b) is the correct answer to “The Process Manager has to keep track of:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Language Processors.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Language Processors
Question 2 of 21
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Convert the 080D4E machine language instructions into assembly language, assuming that they were not generated by pseudo-ops:
Correct Answer: Option B — LOADA h#OD4E, i
Detailed Academic Explanation:
LOADA h#OD4E, i is the correct answer to “Convert the 080D4E machine language instructions into assembly language, assuming that they were not generated by pseudo-ops:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Language Processors.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Language Processors
Question 3 of 21
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Which of the following system program forgoes the production of object code to generate absolute machine code and load it into the physical main storage location from which it will be executed immediately upon completion of the assembly?
Correct Answer: Option B — load-and-go assembler
Detailed Academic Explanation:
load-and-go assembler is the correct answer to “Which of the following system program forgoes the production of object code to generate absolute machine code and load it into the physical main storage location from which it will be executed immediately upon completion of the assembly”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Language Processors.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Language Processors
Question 4 of 21
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Convert the 48 machine language instructions into assembly language, assuming that they were not generated by pseudo-ops:
Correct Answer: Option A — ASRA
Detailed Academic Explanation:
ASRA is the correct answer to “Convert the 48 machine language instructions into assembly language, assuming that they were not generated by pseudo-ops:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Language Processors.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Language Processors
Question 5 of 21
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The macro processor must perform
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “The macro processor must perform”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Language Processors.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Language Processors
Question 6 of 21
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In an absolute loading scheme, which loader function is accomplished by assembler
Correct Answer: Option A — Reallocation
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Reallocation is the correct answer to “In an absolute loading scheme, which loader function is accomplished by assembler”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Language Processors.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Language Processors
Question 7 of 21
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Convert the .BYTE h#F8 assembly language pseudo-ops into hexadecimal machine language:
Correct Answer: Option C — F8
Detailed Academic Explanation:
F8 is the correct answer to “Convert the .BYTE h#F8 assembly language pseudo-ops into hexadecimal machine language:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Language Processors.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Language Processors
Question 8 of 21
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In what module, multiple instances of execution will yield the same result even if one instancy has not terminated before the next one has begun?
Correct Answer: Option C — reenterable module
Detailed Academic Explanation:
reenterable module is the correct answer to “In what module, multiple instances of execution will yield the same result even if one instancy has not terminated before the next one has begun”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Language Processors.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Language Processors
Question 9 of 21
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A loader is
Correct Answer: Option A — a program that places programs into memory and prepares them for execution
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a program that places programs into memory and prepares them for execution is the correct answer to “A loader is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Language Processors.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Language Processors
Question 10 of 21
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Bug means
Correct Answer: Option A — A logical error in a program
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Option "A logical error in a program" is the correct answer for this question under Language Processors.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Language Processors
Question 11 of 21
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A base register table
Correct Answer: Option B — is used to remember which of the general-purpose registers are currently available as base registers, and what base addresses they contain
Detailed Academic Explanation:
is used to remember which of the general-purpose registers are currently available as base registers, and what base addresses they contain is the correct answer to “A base register table”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Language Processors.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Language Processors
Question 12 of 21
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A sequence of instructions, in a computer language, to get the desired result, is known as
Correct Answer: Option C — Program
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Program is the correct answer to “A sequence of instructions, in a computer language, to get the desired result, is known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Language Processors.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Language Processors
Question 13 of 21
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The function(s) of the Storage Assignment is/are:
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “The function(s) of the Storage Assignment is/are:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Language Processors.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Language Processors
Question 14 of 21
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An algorithm is best described as
Correct Answer: Option B — A step by step procedure for solving a problem
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A step by step procedure for solving a problem is the correct answer to “An algorithm is best described as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Language Processors.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Language Processors
Question 15 of 21
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Indicate whether the statement LDA B is a statement, in
Correct Answer: Option B — Assembly language
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Assembly language is the correct answer to “Indicate whether the statement LDA B is a statement, in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Language Processors.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Language Processors
Question 16 of 21
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In analyzing the compilation of PL/I program, the term "Machine independent optimization" is associated with
Correct Answer: Option C — creation of more optional matrix
Detailed Academic Explanation:
creation of more optional matrix is the correct answer to “In analyzing the compilation of PL/I program, the term "Machine independent optimization" is associated with”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Language Processors.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Language Processors
Question 17 of 21
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The function(s) of the Syntax phase is/ are:
Correct Answer: Option A — to recognize the major constructs of the language and to call the appropriate action routines that will generate the intermediate form or matrix for these constructs
Detailed Academic Explanation:
to recognize the major constructs of the language and to call the appropriate action routines that will generate the intermediate form or matrix for these constructs is the correct answer to “The function(s) of the Syntax phase is/ are:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Language Processors.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Language Processors
Question 18 of 21
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Which table is a permanent databases that has an entry for each terminal symbol?
Correct Answer: Option A — Terminal table
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Terminal table is the correct answer to “Which table is a permanent databases that has an entry for each terminal symbol”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Language Processors.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Language Processors
Question 19 of 21
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Indicate which of the following is not true about an interpreter?
Correct Answer: Option A — Interpreter generates an object program from the source program
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Interpreter generates an object program from the source program is the correct answer to “Indicate which of the following is not true about an interpreter”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Language Processors.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Language Processors
Question 20 of 21
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When a computer is first turned on or restarted, a special type of absolute loader, called a ______ is executed
Correct Answer: Option C — bootstrap loader
Detailed Academic Explanation:
bootstrap loader is the correct answer to “When a computer is first turned on or restarted, a special type of absolute loader, called a ______ is executed”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Language Processors.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Language Processors
Question 21 of 21
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Loaders that allow for program relocation are called
Correct Answer: Option C — both (a) and (b)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
both (a) and (b) is the correct answer to “Loaders that allow for program relocation are called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Language Processors.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Language Processors
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