UGC NET CSE | December 2006 | Part 2 | Question: 33

Question

A compiler for a high level language that runs on one machine and produces code for a different machine is called :

• A. Optimizing
• B. One pass compiler
• C. Cross compiler
• D. Multipass compiler

Answer 1

A cross compiler is a compiler capable of creating executable code for a platform other than the one on which the compiler is running. For example, a compiler that runs on a Windows 7 PC but generates code that runs on Android smartphone is a cross compiler.

So C is correct.

Ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross_compiler