A group of students are visiting a software manufacturer. The employee is describing how they create software, developing a step-by-step set of instructions so that the computer can understand and comply, resulting in a predictable end-state. The employee is describing which of the following?

A) Code
B) Flow chart
C) Algorithm
D) Language


Answer: C) Algorithm

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