Chris and Stephanie are friends who reside in two different states. They stay in touch with the help of a computer program that allows them to send messages to each other that both of them can immediately see when they are online. In this scenario, the technology used by Chris and Stephanie is:

A) blogging.
B) phishing.
C) text messaging.
D) instant messaging.

Instant Messaging

A form of real-time text communication between two or more people over the internet or a network.

Computer Program

A set of instructions written in a programming language that is executed by a computer to perform a specific task or solve problems.

Messages

Units of communication that convey information, intentions, or requests between individuals or groups.