Which statement correctly explains Loader?
- A. A code optimization technique that examines a small set of adjacent instructions to replace them with a more efficient sequence.
- B. A program that translates assembly language source code into machine code.
- C. An intermediate, platform-independent representation of source code designed to be executed by a virtual machine.
- D. A program that loads an executable file into memory and prepares it for execution. ✓
Correct answer
D. A program that loads an executable file into memory and prepares it for execution.
Explanation
Loader refers to a program that loads an executable file into memory and prepares it for execution.