An integer is a whole number without any fractional or decimal component. In the context of computer science, integers are used for counting, indexing, and many operations that require discrete values. Decimals have fractional parts, and strings represent sequences of characters, not numbers. Therefore, Option A is the correct choice because it accurately reflects the nature of integers as whole numbers.
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