Much of the world's data is stored in files that are structured so that they can only be read by the __________ that created them.
A)operating systems
B)computers
C)programs
D)hardware

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The statement refers to data files that are stored in a structured format, which means they have a specific organization and formatting. These files are typically created by a specific program or software that has the capability to read and write to that format. Therefore, the only entities that can read these files are the programs or software that created them. Operating systems, computers and hardware do not have the ability to read or interpret data files in this way, so choices A, B, and D are not correct.

Much of the World's Data Is Stored in Files That