Programs containing instructions that tell your computer how to perform specific tasks are called ____.
A) executable files
B) data files
C) read-only files
D) app files

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Executable files contain machine-level instructions that are executed by the computer's processor to perform specific tasks. Data files contain information such as text, images, or music, but do not contain executable code. Read-only files are files that cannot be modified, but may contain either executable code or data. App files are a type of executable file specifically designed to run on mobile devices.

Programs Containing Instructions That Tell Your Computer How to Perform