A(n) ____ Is the Lowest-Level Command That Software Can Direct

question 24

Multiple Choice

A(n) ____ is the lowest-level command that software can direct a processor to perform.

• A) cycle
• B) process
• C) operand
• D) instruction

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Definitions:

Monopolistic Competitive

A market structure characterized by many firms selling products that are substitutes but differentiated from one another, leading to non-price competition.

Short Run

A period in economics during which at least one input, such as plant size, is fixed and cannot be changed by a firm.

Long Run

In economics, a period during which all factors of production and costs are variable, and firms can enter or exit the market.

Nonprice Competition

A marketing strategy in which businesses attempt to attract customers through methods other than lowering prices, such as product differentiation, quality, service, and advertising.