Identify the correct definition of Compilation.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Programming Concepts MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Identify the correct definition of Compilation.”
The accepted answer is A. The process of translating source code written in a high-level language into machine code before execution.. Compilation refers to the process of translating source code written in a high-level language into machine code before execution.
- A. The process of translating source code written in a high-level language into machine code before execution. ✓
- B. A data structure that stores a fixed-size sequential collection of elements of the same type.
Why not B: “A data structure that stores a fixed-size sequential collection of elements of the same type.” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. The process of translating source code written in a high-level language into machine code before execution.. Compilation refers to the process of translating source code written in a high-level language into machine code before execution.
- C. A variable that stores the memory address of another variable.
Why not C: “A variable that stores the memory address of another variable.” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. The process of translating source code written in a high-level language into machine code before execution.. Compilation refers to the process of translating source code written in a high-level language into machine code before execution.
- D. A programming mechanism used to detect and respond to runtime errors gracefully.
Why not D: “A programming mechanism used to detect and respond to runtime errors gracefully.” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. The process of translating source code written in a high-level language into machine code before execution.. Compilation refers to the process of translating source code written in a high-level language into machine code before execution.
Correct answer
A. The process of translating source code written in a high-level language into machine code before execution.
Explanation
Compilation refers to the process of translating source code written in a high-level language into machine code before execution.
Source: Programming Concepts Official Reference Guide
Tags: computer science, programming, coding basics, software development
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