Question

Executing a program written in C involves a series of steps. Choose the correct sequence.

• A. d, a, b, c
• B. a, d, c, b
• C. c, a, b, d
• D. a, d, b, c

Hint:

Remember: Source Code \(\rightarrow\) Preprocessor \(\rightarrow\) Compiler \(\rightarrow\) Linker \(\rightarrow\) Executable Program.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept: A C program passes through several stages before execution. The standard process is: \[ \text{Editing} \rightarrow \text{Preprocessing} \rightarrow \text{Compilation} \rightarrow \text{Linking} \rightarrow \text{Execution} \] In objective questions, these stages are often represented by symbols.

Step 1: Write the sequence of program development.
The general sequence is:
• Source Program
• Preprocessor
• Compiler
• Linker
• Execution

Step 2: Match with the given symbolic sequence.
The sequence corresponding to these stages is \[ a \rightarrow d \rightarrow b \rightarrow c \] as given in the options.

Step 3: Select the answer.
Hence the correct sequence is \[ \boxed{a,d,b,c} \] Therefore option (D) is correct.