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What does hardware independence refer to?
What does hardware independence refer to?
- The ability of a software program to run on any platform without concern for specific underlying hardware (correct)
- The need for application software to adjust to new hardware technologies
- The ability of a software program to run only on specific hardware platforms
- The dependence of a software program on specific underlying hardware
What is the purpose of an application programming interface (API)?
What is the purpose of an application programming interface (API)?
- Enabling one software program to access and use the services of another software program (correct)
- Enabling hardware to adjust to new technologies
- Providing a user interface for software programs
- Allowing software developers to understand the inner workings of the OS and hardware
What does an API provide for software developers?
What does an API provide for software developers?
- In-depth knowledge of the OS and hardware
- Direct control over the underlying hardware
- Access to user interface design tools
- Tools that allow them to build application software without needing to understand the inner workings of the OS and hardware (correct)
Where are software applications designed to run by using the operating system’s application program interface?
Where are software applications designed to run by using the operating system’s application program interface?
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When new hardware technologies are introduced, who is required to adjust?
When new hardware technologies are introduced, who is required to adjust?
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