Java How to Program, Early Objects (11th Edition) (Deitel: How to Program)
Java How to Program, Early Objects (11th Edition) (Deitel: How to Program)
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ISBN: 9780134743356
Author: Paul J. Deitel, Harvey Deitel
Publisher: PEARSON
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Computers process data under the control of sets of instructions called

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 Computer programs are used by computers for processing data under the control of set of instructions.

 Hence, the correct answer is “Computer programs”.

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Computer programs

  • A computer program is a collection of instructions that performs a specific task when executed by a computer.
  • Most computer devices require programs to function properly.
  • A computer program is usually written by a computer programmer in a programming language.
  • A compiler or assembler can derive machine code from the program in its human-readable form of source code
  • Alternatively, a computer program may be executed with the aid of an interpreter.
  • Computer programs may be categorized along functional lines, such as application software and system software.

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