In order to translate a Java program to a class file, the computer needs to have software called a(n):
A) assembler
B) virtual machine
C) compiler
D) debugger

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To translate a Java program to a class file, the computer needs to have software called a compiler. A compiler takes the source code and translates it into bytecode, which can then be executed by the Java Virtual Machine (JVM). The other options are not directly involved in the translation process. An assembler is used to translate assembly language to machine code, a virtual machine is used to execute the bytecode, and a debugger is used to find and fix errors in the code.

In Order to Translate a Java Program to a Class