Which element in a modern web landscape describes an automated computer algorithm that monitors pricing, inventory, and text updates across thousands of e-commerce sites via systematic web scraping? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which element in a modern web landscape describes an automated computer algorithm that monitors pricing, inventory, and text updates across thousands of e-commerce sites via systematic web scraping?
A. Local history log pane
B. Outbound email transport file
C. Web Scraper / Price Bot
D. FTP desktop bridge tool
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Web scraping bots use automated scripts to parse HTML code across web targets, extracting raw price data, content metrics, and layout updates for analysis.

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