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What is the main purpose of a linker ?

To detect the errors and bugs present in the program

To convert the program code written in one language to another language

To arrange the object code of all the modules that have been generated by the language translator into a single program

To edit the information related to the audio components of a multimedia application

Explanation

The main purpose of a linker (or link editor) is to combine multiple object files, produced by a compiler or assembler, into a single executable file, library, or another object file. In modern software development, programs are often written in separate modules to improve manageability. A linker resolves symbolic references between these modules (e.g., when one module calls a function defined in another) and links them with standard system libraries.

Option A describes the role of a debugger or the diagnostic phase of a compiler.
Option B describes a translator, such as a compiler or interpreter, which converts source code to machine code.
Option D refers to audio editing software used in multimedia production.

Therefore, Option C accurately defines the primary function of a linker in the programming cycle.

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