Computers are particularly suited for using ________________ to solve problems
A) functional fixedness
B) heuristics
C) prototypes
D) algorithms
Answer: D
Rationale: Algorithms are problem-solving strategies based on a series of rules. Computers are very good at
using algorithms because they can follow a preprogrammed set of steps and perform thousands of operations every second.
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