The make command looks for a Makefile and uses the information within to compile the source code into binary programs using the ____ for the local hardware architecture.
A)cc
B)gc
C)c++
D)gcc

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The correct compiler for compiling source code into binary programs is gcc, which is a C compiler that can also compile C++ code. Choice A (cc) is a generic term for a C compiler and is not specific enough. Choice B (gc) could refer to Garbage Collection or the Go compiler, but neither are relevant to compiling source code with a Makefile. Choice C (c++) is a programming language and not a compiler, so it is not a valid choice.

The Make Command Looks for a Makefile and Uses the Information