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Computer Fundamentals · Q971

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Q971

In computer terminology a compiler means

A.
a person who computes source programs
B.
the same thing as a programmer
C.
key punch operator
D.
a program which translates source program into object program
Answer
E.
None of the above

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
A compiler is a special program that processes statements written in a particular programming language and turns them into machine language or "code" that a computer's processor uses. Typically, a programmer writes language statements in a language such as Pascal or C one line at a time using an editor.