I have some assembly source code file hello.s which I am compiling into an executable. If I send this executable to someone else, can they retrieve the original assembly source code?

A$.$ No$,$ they cannot retrieve the original assembly source code because it gets permanently encrypted during the compilation process.

B$.$ Yes, the bytecode of the executable corresponds exactly to the assembly source code, but it is not text$-$readable and requires extra tools.

C$.$ No$,$ since the executable is machine$-$dependent and can only be understood by the specific computer that compiled it$.$

D$.$ Yes, they can retrieve the original assembly source code by simply opening the executable in a text editor like Notepad, since the assembly source code is embedded within the executable file.

$$ Answer A$.$

$$ Answer B$.$

$$ Answer C$.$

$$ Answer D$.$