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In computer terminology a compiler means____________________?

Correct answer: B. a program which translates source program into object program

  • A. the same thing as a programmer
  • B. a program which translates source program into object program
  • C. key punch operator
  • D. a person who computes source programs

Explanation

A compiler translates a program written in a source language into object code or another lower-level form that the computer can use. A programmer is a person, not the translating software itself.

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