Relative to the program translated by a compiler, the same program when…
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Relative to the program translated by a compiler, the same program when interpreted runs
- A.
Faster
- B.
Slower
- C.
At the same speed
- D.
May be faster or slower
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Correct answer: B
Compiled programs are translated entirely into machine code before execution, allowing for optimizations and direct hardware interaction. Interpreted programs are translated line-by-line during runtime, which introduces overhead. Therefore, interpreted programs typically run slower than compiled ones.
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