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Types of program translator: AQA A‑Level Computer Science questions

Every AQA A-Level Computer Science exam question on 4.6.3 Types of program translator, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q06.5

    June 2025 · AS Paper 2

    2 marks4.6.3 Types of program translator
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    June 2025 AS Paper 2, question 06.5: Describe the role of an assembler and explain why an assembler is needed. [2 marks]

  2. Q06.3

    June 2022 · AS Paper 2

    2 marks4.6.3 Types of program translator
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    June 2022 AS Paper 2, question 06.3: Some compilers translate source code into an intermediate language rather than producing an executable file. Bytecode is one example of an intermediate language

  3. Q06.4

    June 2022 · AS Paper 2

    1 mark4.6.3 Types of program translator
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    June 2022 AS Paper 2, question 06.4: Give one reason why some compilers produce their final output in an intermediate language instead of machine code. [1 mark]
All 3 questions on Types of program translator, as a list
  1. June 2025, AS Paper 2, Q06.5 (2 marks): Describe the role of an assembler and explain why an assembler is needed. [2 marks]
  2. June 2022, AS Paper 2, Q06.3 (2 marks): Some compilers translate source code into an intermediate language rather than producing an executable file. Bytecode is one example of an intermediate language
  3. June 2022, AS Paper 2, Q06.4 (1 mark): Give one reason why some compilers produce their final output in an intermediate language instead of machine code. [1 mark]

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