Question

2) Which is NOT a function of a loader?

a) allocation
b) translation
c) relocation
d) loading

Answer 1

Answer:

allocation is not a function of loader

Answer 2

b) Translation is NOT a function of a loader.

The Function of a loader :

• Allocates memory area in which the object program will be loaded and executed. It calculates the size of the program and then allocates memory space for it. Allocation is the term for this activity.

• It changes specific instructions in the object program so that it can be loaded at a different address than the one initially specified.

• Finally, it loads the memory with all of the machine instructions and data from the associated programs and subroutines. As a result, the software is now ready to run; this process is known as loading.