Question

An optimizing Compiler does _________

(a) Better compilation of the given piece of code

(b) Takes advantage of the type of processor and reduces its process time

(c) Does better memory management

(d) None of the mentioned

This question was addressed to me in semester exam.

This intriguing question comes from Performance of a System topic in portion Basic Structures of Computers of Computer Architecture

Answer 1

Right option is (b) Takes advantage of the type of processor and reduces its process time

To explain: An optimizing compiler is a compiler designed for the specific purpose of increasing the operation speed of the processor by reducing the time taken to compile the program instructions.