Multiple choice

A loader is a routine that loads an object program and prepares it for _________.

  1. a program

  2. an object deck

  3. execution

  4. a single-line

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A loader is a system utility that takes an object program from secondary storage and places it into the main memory. Its primary role is to ensure the program is correctly positioned and linked so that the CPU can begin processing it. Therefore, the ultimate goal of the loading process is the execution of the program.