In computer terminology a compiler means

a person who computes source programs
the same thing as a programmer
key punch operator
a program which translates source program into object program E. None of the above

The correct answer is: D. a program which translates source program into object program.

A compiler is a program that translates a high-level programming language into a low-level programming language. The high-level language is easier for humans to read and write, while the low-level language is easier for computers to understand. The compiler takes the source code written in the high-level language and converts it into object code, which is a series of instructions that the computer can understand and execute.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • A person who computes source programs is called a programmer.
  • A programmer is not the same thing as a key punch operator. A key punch operator is a person who enters data into a computer using a keypunch machine.
  • A compiler is not a key punch operator.
  • None of the above is a correct definition of a compiler.
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