Which term describes the choice of which route to take through a computer program based on a condition?

• A. Selection
• B. Decomposition
• C. Flowchart
• D. Sequence

Answer: (A)

Deciding which route to take through a program based on a condition is a flow of control technique called selection. It lets the program branch into different paths depending on whether the condition is true or false, using constructs like if statements or switch statements. This is different from running steps in a fixed order (sequence) or breaking a problem into smaller parts (decomposition). A flowchart can illustrate a decision point, but the action described by the question—choosing between alternatives based on a condition—is what selection represents.