The ____ type is the specific category of information that a variable contains.
A) variable
B) data
C) content

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The term "data type" is used in programming to refer to the specific category of information that a variable can hold. It defines what type of value a variable can store, such as integers, floating-point numbers, strings, or Boolean values. Choice A, "variable," is incorrect because it does not specifically refer to the category of information. Choice C, "content," is also incorrect because it is a more general term that can refer to any type of information, not just the specific category of data that a variable can hold.

The ____ Type Is the Specific Category of Information That