A(n) ____ is the lowest-level command that software can direct a processor to perform.
A) cycle
B) process
C) operand
D) instruction

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An instruction is the lowest-level command that software can direct a processor to perform. It tells the processor what operation to perform and on which data. The processor then translates the instruction into a sequence of electrical signals that manipulate the data. Option A is incorrect as cycle refers to the basic unit of time used by a processor. Option B is incorrect as processes are made up of multiple instructions. Option C is incorrect as an operand is a value or object that is affected by an operator in an instruction.

A(n) ____ Is the Lowest-Level Command That Software Can Direct