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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of interpreters?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of interpreters?
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  • A They are generally slower than compilers.
  • B They provide immediate error detection.
  • C They execute code line by line.
  • D They translate code into machine code at once
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Translating code into machine code all at once is the defining characteristic of a compiler, not an interpreter. Interpreters translate and execute code line by line as the program runs.

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