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Starting pool of technical firmware oriented questions:
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[ ]  Q:  What is the difference between a compiler and a cross-compiler?
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    A:  A compiler produces executable code for the same processor family on which it runs, a cross-compiler produces executable code for a distinct processor family from the processor type on which it runs.
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[ ]  Q:  What type of file typically are dot S files?
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    A:  assembly source files
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[ ]  Q:  What are the four compilation stages a typical gcc like toolchain carries out?
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    A:  pre-processing, compilation, assembly, linking
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Revision as of 18:40, 2 June 2022

Some resources to review for firmware technical interview questions:


Starting pool of technical firmware oriented questions:

[ ] Q: What is the difference between a compiler and a cross-compiler?

    A:  A compiler produces executable code for the same processor family on which it runs, a cross-compiler produces executable code for a distinct processor family from the processor type on which it runs.

[ ] Q: What type of file typically are dot S files?

    A:  assembly source files

[ ] Q: What are the four compilation stages a typical gcc like toolchain carries out?

    A:  pre-processing, compilation, assembly, linking