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Which task is most likely to be performed by a utility program?.
- A.Creating a reusable collection of program code for developers
- B.Checking storage for errors and helping maintain the system
- C.Executing each instruction of a high-level program without translation
- D.Managing the allocation of processor time between processes
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- Checking storage for errors and helping maintain the system
Explanation
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Utility programs perform system maintenance tasks, such as checking storage for errors. Managing processor time is an operating-system function, while the other options relate to libraries or interpreters.
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