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FC0-U71 Practice Question: Which TWO of the following are common…
Which TWO of the following are common characteristics of compiled programming languages?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse 'compiled every time the program runs' (Option E) with the actual compilation process, mistakenly thinking recompilation occurs at each execution, when in fact the executable is pre-built and reused.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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The resulting executable is platform-specific.
Compiled languages produce machine code that is specific to the target operating system and processor architecture. This platform-specific executable cannot run on a different OS or CPU without recompilation, which is a defining characteristic of compiled languages like C or C++.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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The code is executed line-by-line by an interpreter.
Why it's wrong here
This describes interpreted languages, not compiled ones.
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The resulting executable is platform-specific.
Why this is correct
Machine code is tied to a specific CPU architecture and OS.
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Variables do not need to be declared before use.
Why it's wrong here
Compiled languages like C and Java require explicit declaration.
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The source code is translated into machine code before execution.
Why this is correct
This is a defining feature of compiled languages.
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The source code is compiled every time the program runs.
Why it's wrong here
Compilation is done once; the executable is reused.
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