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Source Code Translation

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What does the source code translation activity in reengineering accomplish?

It converts a program from an old programming language to a more modern version of the same language, or to a different language

It removes all functions and procedures from the original program

It converts source code directly into a finished marketing presentation

It permanently deletes all comments from the source code

Correct Answer

It converts a program from an old programming language to a more modern version of the same language, or to a different language

Explanation

Source code translation uses a translation tool to convert a program from an old programming language to a more modern version of the same language, or to an entirely different language, making the code more accessible to current developers and tools.

Reference

Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 10th edition

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