What is a stepping function? A. a function that allows users to select which portion of a software program they would like to use
B. a function that allows users to make helpful notes about error messages they encounter
C. a function in a compiler that enables programmers to indent code when creating subfunctions
D. a function in a compiler that enables programmers to run a program line by line and observe the
current values of program variables

Given the following code: if (n == 2) { k -= 2; } else if (n == 3) { k -= 3; } can be rewritten as: if (< condition > ) { < assignment statement > ; } assume that evaluating < condition > does not change the values stored in n and k. which of the following could be used as < assignment statement > ? k -= n; k -= 1; k -= 2; k += n; k = n - k;

Acomputer is a multipurpose device that accepts input, processes data, stores data, and produces output, all according to a series of stored . the processing unit of most modern computers is a(n) . the instructions that tell a computer how to carry out a task are referred to as computer , which are distributed as software. computers run three main types of software: software, system software, and development tools. an example of system software is a computer system, which is essentially the master controller for all the activities that a digital device performs. digital devices are constructed using tiny electronic components that represent data bits as electrical signals. the system unit houses the system board, which contains several circuits made from semiconducting materials. computers come in three popular form factors: component, , and slate. many of today's digital devices operate on battery power supplied by ion batteries. battery life and lifespan can be extended by following good battery management practices.

Sam is a data analyst at an advertising firm. he often uses a spreadsheet that contains media ratings details. he would like to filter the spreadsheet data based on different filter criteria. which operators can he use to specify the combination of filter criteria? sam can use the ( blank ) operators to specify a combination of filter criteria.