A computer processes data by applying rules called ____.
A) logic
B) algorithms
C) programs
D) syntax

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Algorithms are step-by-step rules or instructions given to a computer to solve a problem or perform a specific task. Logic refers to the reasoning or process of thinking which may be used in creating algorithms. Programs are sets of instructions written in a programming language that carry out specific tasks. Syntax refers to the rules that govern the structure and order of programming languages. While all of these terms may apply to the processing of data by a computer, algorithms specifically describe the set of rules used to perform a task or solve a problem.

A Computer Processes Data by Applying Rules Called ____