Which of the following is used by a computer to translate the procedure oriented language program into machine language program?

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  1. Scanner
  2. Plotter
  3. Compiler
  4. VDU (Video Display Unit)

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Option 3 : Compiler
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The correct answer is Compiler.

  • A compiler takes the program code (source code) and converts the source code to a machine language module (called an object file) at one go.
  • An Interpreter  executes the source program statement by statement

Important Points

Scanner A scanner is an input device that captures images from photographic prints, posters, magazine pages, and similar sources for computer editing and display.
Plotter A plotter is a computer output hardware device much like a printer that is used for printing vector graphics or drawings on paper with multiple pens.
VDU (Video Display Unit) It displays (output devices) images generated by a computer or other electronic device. The term VDU is often used synonymously with "monitor" more like to digital projector.
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