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A compiler is_________________?

Correct answer: D. program that accepts a program written in a high level language and produces an object program

  • A. a program that places programs into memory and prepares them for execution
  • B. a program that automate the translation of assembly language into machine language
  • C. is a program that appears to execute a source program as if it were machine language
  • D. program that accepts a program written in a high level language and produces an object program

Explanation

A compiler accepts a high-level-language source program and produces an object program that can later be linked and executed. Option b describes an assembler, while option c describes an interpreter.

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