Arithmetic operations—
Verified Answer
A. Involve matching one data item with another to determine if the first item is greater than or equal to or less than the other item
B. Sort data items according to standard, predefined criteria in ascending order or descending order
C. Use conditions with operator such as AND, OR and NOT
D. Include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
E. None of these
Explanation:
Arithmetic operations are the fundamental mathematical computations performed on numerical values. Option (a) describes comparison (logical) operations. Option (b) describes sorting, an organizational process. Option (c) describes logical (Boolean) operations. Option (d) correctly defines arithmetic operations as including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Option (e) is incorrect as (d) is accurate.