Pick the functions which are completely performed in pass 1a)Updating ...
Operation performed during pass-1 in 2-pass compiler:
1. Processing the DB pseudo-op.
2. Updating the location counter.
3. Processing of EQU pseudo-op.
4. Processing of DS pseudo-op.
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Pick the functions which are completely performed in pass 1a)Updating ...
Explanation:
In pass 1 of the assembler, the assembler scans the source program line by line and performs various tasks. Pass 1 has two sub-phases: 1a and 1b. In pass 1a, the assembler performs preliminary tasks that do not require the complete symbol table.
Updating the location counter:
During pass 1a, the assembler updates the location counter as it reads each line of the source program. The location counter keeps track of the current memory location being assigned to the instructions and data in the program. The assembler increments the location counter based on the size of the instructions or data being processed.
Processing of EQU pseudo op:
The EQU pseudo op is used to define symbolic constants in the assembly language program. During pass 1a, the assembler processes the EQU pseudo op and evaluates the expression on the right-hand side of the EQU statement. It assigns the value of the expression to the symbolic constant and adds it to the symbol table. This allows the assembler to resolve the value of the symbolic constant during pass 1b.
Processing of DS pseudo op:
The DS pseudo op is used to reserve memory space for data in the assembly language program. During pass 1a, the assembler processes the DS pseudo op and increments the location counter by the specified size of the data being reserved. This ensures that the correct memory locations are assigned to the data during pass 1b.
Conclusion:
In pass 1a of the assembler, the location counter is updated, and the EQU and DS pseudo ops are processed. These tasks are completely performed in pass 1a, without requiring the complete symbol table. Therefore, the correct answer is option 'D' - All of the above.