December 1999
SW204 : SOFTWARE AND
FILE DESIGN

QUESTION 3

Total Marks: 15 Marks

• Question 1
• Question 2
• Question 4
• Question 5
• Cover Page

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for Question 3

Describe the term loader .

Describe four functions which a loader must perform.

(i)Describe how a compile-and-go loader works.[2marks ]

(ii)List three drawbacks associated with compile-and-go loaders.
[3 marks ]

(iii)How does an absolute loader differ from a compile-and-go loader?
[1 mark ]

(iv)List one benefit associated with absolute loaders.[1 mark ]

(v)How are allocation and relocation accomplished by an absolute loader?[2marks ]