Is this a SI or CI question?

“Amy deposited $1,000 into an account that earns 8% annual interest compounded every 6 months. Bob deposited $1,000 into an account that earns 8% annual interest compounded quarterly. If neither Amy nor Bob makes any additional deposits or withdrawals, in 6 months how much more money will Bob have in his account than will Amy have in hers?”

(A)$40
“(B) $8
© $4
(D) $0.40
(E) $0.04

ci
because they are using the word compunded.