GATE CSE 2023 Q11: Front-end and back-end of a compiler
- Compiler Design
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Question
Consider the following statements regarding the front-end and back-end of a compiler.
S1: The front-end includes phases that are independent of the target hardware.
S2: The back-end includes phases that are specific to the target hardware.
S3: The back-end includes phases that are specific to the programming language used in the source code.
Identify the CORRECT option.
Try it: multiple choice: exactly one correct option
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Answer: B (official GATE 2023 final answer key)
Concept used: The front-end depends on the source language; the back-end depends on the target machine.
First step: Decide for each phase group whether it depends on the source language or on the target machine.
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Source: official GATE 2023 CS question paper and final answer key, organised by IIT Kanpur. Question paper · Answer key
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