A(n) _________________________ Is a Computer Program That Instructs a Computer

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Short Answer

A(n) _________________________ is a computer program that instructs a computer to perform an operation without the user's knowledge or consent.

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Definitions:

Variable

A symbolic name associated with a value and whose associated value may be changed.

Set Method

A set method in object-oriented programming is a method that updates the value of a private field in an object.

Mutator Method

A method used to control changes to a variable, often referred to as a setter in object-oriented programming.

Recursive Method

A method in programming that calls itself in order to solve a problem by breaking it down into more manageable subproblems.