A(n)____ file contains the instructions that tell a computer how to perform a specific task.
A)executable
B)data
C)task
D)initialization

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An executable file contains instructions that can be executed by a computer to perform a specific task, such as launching an application or performing a calculation. Data files contain information but do not provide instructions for the computer to perform a task. Task files and initialization files do not exist as distinct file types, but may refer to specific files or functions within a program.

A(n)____ File Contains the Instructions That Tell a Computer How