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QWhat is the primary difference between a compiler and an interpreter?

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  • A Compilation time ✔ ✖
  • B Execution time ✔ ✖
  • C Both A and B ✔ ✖
  • D Neither A nor B ✔ ✖
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The primary difference between a compiler and an interpreter lies in when they perform their tasks. A compiler translates the entire source code into machine code during compilation time, while an interpreter translates and executes the source code line by line during execution time.

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