Computer Science Ques 370

Question: A compiler translates higher-level programs into a machine language program, which is called

Options:

A) Source code

B) object code

C) Compiled code

D) beta code

E) (e) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

  • The object code is the output of a compiler after it processes source code. Source code is the version of a computer program as it is originally written (i.e. typed into a computer) by a human in a high level programming language. A compiler is a program that converts source code into object code. The object code is usually a machine code. Al so called a machine language, which can be understood directly by a specific type of CPU.