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1. A compiler uses a keyword table and a symbol table. Part of the keyword table is shown.
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2. (a) Describe the main steps in the evaluation of a Reverse Polish Notation (RPN) expression using
a stack.
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3. (a) A computer process can be in one of three states.

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4. The following syntax diagrams for a programming language show the syntax of:
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5. (a) An operating system (OS) uses a memory management technique called paging.
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6. Physical memory is managed using virtual memory and paging.
(a) Describe what is meant by virtual memory.
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7. The following are the first few lines of a source code program written in a high-level language. The source
code program is to be translated by the language compiler.
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1. Duraid writes a short program in a high-level programming language. An interpreter executes the
program.
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2. A computer at a remote weather station is performing three tasks:
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3. Complete these statements about a virtual machine.

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4. Mahmoud is developing a new application, MyApp, that needs to work with three different
operating systems (OS1, OS2 and OS3).
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1. The following syntax diagrams for a programming language show the syntax of:
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2. The syntax diagrams for a programming language show the syntax of:
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