A high level source program must be translated first into a form that the machine can understand. This is done using a software called the:

Correct option is C

​The correct answer is (c) compiler.

• A high-level source program is written in a programming language like C, Java, or Python, which is human-readable but not directly understandable by a machine.
• To execute such a program, it must be translated into machine code (binary instructions) that the computer's hardware can understand.
• This translation is done by a software tool called a compiler.

Explanation of Other Options:

• Debugger: A debugger is a tool used to identify and fix errors or bugs in a program. It does not translate high-level code into machine code.
• Assembler: An assembler translates assembly language (a low-level language) into machine code, not high-level source programs.
• Controller refers to hardware or software components that manage a device or process. It is unrelated to translating source programs.

Additional Information:

How a Compiler Works:

• A compiler reads the source code, translates it into machine code (or an intermediate representation), and creates an executable file.
• Example compilers: GCC for C/C++, javac for Java.

Difference Between Compiler and Interpreter:

• A compiler translates the entire program at once, whereas an interpreter translates and executes the program line by line.