Question

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using shared, dynamically linked libraries as compared to  statically linked libraries?

(a) Smaller sizes of executable

(b) Lesser overall page fault rate in the system

(c) Faster program start-up

(d) Existing programs need not be re-linked to take advantage of newer versions of libraries

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The origin of the question is L-Attributed Definition in section Syntax Directed Definition and Translations of Compiler

Answer 1

The correct choice is (c) Faster program start-up

The explanation is: No need for re-linking if newer versions of libraries are there.