What does a loader do in a microprocessor?

Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) : Microprocessors - Quiz(MCQ)

Decodes an opcode

Converts decimal to binary

Converts hexadecimal code to binary

Increments the content of the program counter by 1

Correct Answer : Option (C) : Converts hexadecimal code to binary

Explanation : Microprocessor understands only 0s & 1s. So, a loader first converts hexadecimal code to binary form and then loads it to the memory.

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