Practice Course Objectives And Summary (16.6) - Instruction Design - Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 1
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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary role of a compiler?

💡 Hint: Think about the first step in running a high-level program.

Question 2 Easy

Name a feature of high-level programming languages.

💡 Hint: Consider how high-level languages differ from assembly languages.

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Question 1

What is the function of an assembler?

Convert high-level code to machine code
Translate assembly code to machine code
Fix syntax errors in code

💡 Hint: Think about the transition from one coding language to another.

Question 2

True or False: High-level languages enhance the readability of code.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the characteristics of programming languages.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a simple instruction set for a hypothetical computer that includes at least five operations. Describe how it would execute a program.

💡 Hint: Consider what basic functions a computer needs to perform to be functional.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of low-level (Assembly and Machine) versus high-level languages.

💡 Hint: Weigh the ease of use against performance needs in programming.

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