💻 Computer Science

An algorithm is:

A A type of data
B Step-by-step problem-solving procedure
C A programming language
D A computer brand

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "An algorithm is:" is Option B: Step-by-step problem-solving procedure.

The other options — A) A type of data, C) A programming language, D) A computer brand — are incorrect for this Computer Science question. As explained above: An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure.

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