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Quiz Question 1 of 5
During the software development process in an IDE, what is the primary function of the pre-processor compiler directives, and how do they affect the subsequent steps?
Choose the correct answer below:
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A
They modify the source code by including external files and macros, which are then compiled in the next step.
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B
They define variables and constants that are used in the code, which are directly converted to machine code in the next step.
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C
They handle syntax checking of the code, which determines if the code can proceed to the linking stage.
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D
They optimize the code for better performance during runtime, which is essential for creating the final executable file.