Robert Cannot Remember the Last Two Digits of His Email

question 102

Multiple Choice

Robert cannot remember the last two digits of his email password. He decides to try every possible combination, one at a time, until the correct digits are found. Which problem solving-strategy is Robert using?

• A) algorithms
• B) means-ends analysis
• C) heuristics
• D) trial-and-error

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Central Processing Unit

The primary component of a computer that performs most of the processing inside a computer, executing instructions from programs.

Operating System

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Memory Management

The process of controlling and coordinating computer memory, involving the allocation and deallocation of memory blocks to programs to ensure optimal performance.

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