A pseudocode step is executable when
A) it is syntactically correct in a programming language like Java
B) it is guaranteed to terminate
C) it is precise about where to go next
D) it can be carried out in practice

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Pseudocode is a non-formal language used to describe algorithms. It is not a programming language and does not have a formal syntax. Therefore, option A is not correct. Pseudocode is a high-level description of an algorithm, and it may not terminate if the algorithm is incorrect or if it encounters an error. Therefore, option B is not always correct. Pseudocode should be precise and unambiguous to describe the steps of the algorithm. Therefore, option C is partially correct. However, an important criterion for an executable pseudocode step is that it can be carried out in practice. This means that it should describe a task that can be performed using the available resources and operations. Therefore, option D is the best choice.

A Pseudocode Step Is Executable When