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Hardware Independence and Application Programming Interface (API)
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Hardware Independence and Application Programming Interface (API)

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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)?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>On a particular OS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When new hardware technologies are introduced, who is required to adjust?

    <p>The operating system, not the application software</p> Signup and view all the answers

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