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Indicate which of the following is not true about an interpreter ?

Correct answer: B. Interpreter generates an object program from the source program

  • A. Interpreter is a kind of translator
  • B. Interpreter generates an object program from the source program
  • C. Interpreter analyses each source statement every time it is to be executed
  • D. All of the above

Explanation

An interpreter translates and executes source statements as needed, usually analysing them each time they are executed. It does not normally generate a separate object program, which is the role associated with a compiler.

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