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What is pseudocode?

AMachine code executed by a processor
BA language-independent description of an algorithm
CA database query language
DAn operating system command

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Correct Answer: B: A language-independent description of an algorithm

Explanation: Pseudocode is an informal, human-readable method of describing the steps of an algorithm. It resembles programming code but does not follow the exact syntax of a particular language. Programmers use pseudocode to plan program logic before implementing it in actual source code.

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