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COS 102 test topic Objective Question

Question

Which translation system converts high-level source code entirely into native machine code prior to execution?
Options
A Interpreter
B Compiler
Correct Answer
C Linker
D Loader
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Compilers translate an entire source program into target object code before execution, whereas interpreters translate on the fly.

Hint

No hint available

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