Identify the correct definition of Compilation.
- 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.
- C. A variable that stores the memory address of another variable.
- D. A programming mechanism used to detect and respond to runtime errors gracefully.
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.