Top-down programming is A. a group of related fields B. a map of the programmer’s view of the data C. an approach in which the top module is first tested then program modules are added from the highest level to the lowest level D. a series or group of components that perform one or more operations of a more complex system E. None of the above

The correct answer is C.

Top-down programming is a software development approach that starts with a high-level overview of the program and then breaks it down into smaller and smaller modules until each module can be implemented in a few lines of code. This approach is often used in large, complex programs because it helps to ensure that the program is well-structured and easy to maintain.

Option A is incorrect because top-down programming is not a group of related fields. It is a software development approach.

Option B is incorrect because top-down programming is not a map of the programmer’s view of the data. It is a way of organizing the program code.

Option D is incorrect because top-down programming is not a series or group of components that perform one or more operations of a more complex system. It is a way of organizing the program code.

Option E is incorrect because top-down programming is a valid approach to software development.