WAEC Computer Studies 2025 Objective — Question 25

Question 25 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Computer Studies 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

In computer programming, source codes are usually translated to intermediate codes in order to:

A. Avoid the need for a full native compiler for every new machine that will run the source codeCorrect
B. Change the analysis portion for different programs
C. Prevent modification of the program source code by unauthorized persons
D. Prevent the synthesis part of the compiler from changing for any target machine

Explanation

Intermediate codes during translation allow for platform independence, avoiding the need for a full native compiler for every new machine that will run the source code.

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