A program called a(n) ____ translates instructions written in high-level languages into machine code.
A) assembler
B) decoder
C) compiler
D) linker

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A compiler is a program that converts high-level programming language statements into machine language instructions that can be executed by a computer. Assemblers (choice A) translate assembly language into machine code. Decoders (choice B) decode encoded data or instructions. Linkers (choice D) combine multiple object files into a single executable file.

A Program Called A(n) ____ Translates Instructions Written in High-Level