The process of acquiring data for a program to use is called:
select one:
a. data entry
b. graphical user interface
c. input
d. display
e. concatenation

a. Data Entry

Explanation:

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The process described in the question is called Data Entry and/or Data Acquisition. Data is gathered and stored in the computers memory to then be used by a specific program or function. Without this data being gathered the program or function cannot complete its task. Therefore Data Entry is extremely needed for the correct and healthy function of a program.

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