A File That Tells a Computer How to Perform a Specific

question 6

Multiple Choice

A file that tells a computer how to perform a specific task is called a(n) ____ file.

• A) executable
• B) instruction
• C) data
• D) configuration

---

Definitions:

Vector

An organism, typically an insect, that transmits pathogens from one host to another, or a molecule used to insert DNA into a host cell in genetic engineering.

Bacterial Decomposers

Bacteria that break down dead organic material, contributing to the decomposition process and nutrient cycling in ecosystems.

Nitrogen

A chemical element with symbol N and atomic number 7, an essential component of all living organisms as part of amino acids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

Photoheterotrophs

Organisms that obtain their energy from sunlight but rely on organic substances for their carbon source.