When writing a program, a(n) ____ structure defines the order in which instructions are executed by the program.

A) sequence
B) selection
C) iteration
D) invocation

Sequence Structure

A set of code statements executed in order, one after the other, often used to describe the basic flow of a program.

Selection

The process of choosing between two or more paths in programming based on conditions, often implemented with if-else and switch statements.

Iteration

The process of repeating a set of instructions or steps a specific number of times or until a certain condition is met in programming.